T7 Driver Cannulated AO recalled by Zimmer Biomet

Timeline

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

There is a potential of fracture, bending or shearing of the driver.

Product as listed by the FDA

T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off Screws are indicated for fixation of bone fractures, fusion of a joint (arthrodesis) or bone reconstruction (osteotomy) of the mid-foot bones, metatarsal and phalanges of the foot or the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand. In the foot, these include procedures to correct Hallux Valgus (bunions), Hallux Varus and Hallux Rigidus, Hammer toe, Claw toe and Mallet toe.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC< SD< TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Netherlands, and Singapore.

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