Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Drill Bit Quick-Connect 4.5 mm Diameter 145 mm Length Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and...

Date: May 22, 2017
Company: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Drill Bit Quick-Connect 4.5 mm Diameter 145 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480614545, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.

Quantity: 150 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. has 875 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report