Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

TWIST D 28X150MM CBS 45 Cann 14 MM AO Recalled by Zimmer Gmbh Due to Zimmer Biomet initiated a voluntary recall of the...

Date: June 27, 2016
Company: Zimmer Gmbh
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 Gmbh directly.

Affected Products

TWIST D 28X150MM CBS 45 Cann 14 MM AO; The twist drill is used to drill holes into bones/tissues for foot, ankle and hand implant systems.

Quantity: 169

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: CO, IL

Affected (2 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Gmbh

Zimmer Gmbh has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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