PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of this instrument is to be used for cutting orthopedic rods/pins during orthopedic surgeries.

Reported: December 30, 2020 Initiated: November 20, 2020 #Z-0696-2021

Product Description

Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of this instrument is to be used for cutting orthopedic rods/pins during orthopedic surgeries.

Reason for Recall

Device has the potential for fracture during use.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
4713
Distribution
Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Canada, Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Panama, and Chile.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of this instrument is to be used for cutting orthopedic rods/pins during orthopedic surgeries.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 4713.
Why was this product recalled?
Device has the potential for fracture during use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 30, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0696-2021.