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Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisel (Various sizes)

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: March 15, 2018 Zimmer GmbH Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Models: 26.08.506 OSTEO 8MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.507 OSTEO 10MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.508 OSTEO 12MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.509 OSTEO 13MM CRVD R 10 23CM/9IN 26.08.619 OSTEO 19MM CRVD R 10 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.712 OSTEO 12MM CRVD R 6 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.715 OSTEO 15MM CRVD R 6 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.718 CHARC OSTE 18MM CRD R6 23CM/9 26.08.812 OSTEO 12MM CRVD R 8 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.815 OSTEO 15MM CRVD R 8 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.818 CHARC OSTE 18MM CRD R8 23CM/9 (No US distribution) 26.08.900 ARTHROPIC ARTH 18CM 45TUFF HDL 26.08.910 RUTREK CHIS 20CM/8 DBL CUT BLD
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Zimmer GmbH
Reason for Recall:
Product may contain a gap between the handle and metal chisel which can lead to failure to properly disinfect or sterilize between use.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisel (Various sizes)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Models: 26.08.506 OSTEO 8MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.507 OSTEO 10MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.508 OSTEO 12MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.509 OSTEO 13MM CRVD R 10 23CM/9IN 26.08.619 OSTEO 19MM CRVD R 10 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.712 OSTEO 12MM CRVD R 6 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.715 OSTEO 15MM CRVD R 6 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.718 CHARC OSTE 18MM CRD R6 23CM/9 26.08.812 OSTEO 12MM CRVD R 8 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.815 OSTEO 15MM CRVD R 8 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.818 CHARC OSTE 18MM CRD R8 23CM/9 (No US distribution) 26.08.900 ARTHROPIC ARTH 18CM 45TUFF HDL 26.08.910 RUTREK CHIS 20CM/8 DBL CUT BLD

Distribution:

Distributed in: CO, IN, TX, IL

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1360-2018

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