V-TEK TWIST D 3.5X90MM 30MM Can 12MM Rnd; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant syst...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2323-2016.
Zimmer Biomet initiated a voluntary recall of the Twist Drill & V-Tek Twist Drill due to to a potential tolerance stack up identified between the twist drill and the mating Kirschner Wire (K-Wire) component.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2323-2016.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Zimmer Gmbh or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2323-2016.
Zimmer Gmbh
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Zimmer Gmbh Recall FAQ
Zimmer Gmbh is the subject of a medical implants safety report: V-TEK TWIST D 3.5X90MM 30MM Can 12MM Rnd; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant syst.... The notice was published on June 27, 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 169 units are potentially affected.