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BRASSELER KM166-310-35 Twist Drill Quick Connect Diameter 3.5 mm, Total Length 112mm, Effective Length, 86mm - Product Usage: Twist drill intended use: to drill into bone in hip or knee surgeries.

FDA Recall Z-0591-2020 · Posted None

Recalling FirmBrasseler USA I Lp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGFF
Date Initiated2019-10-18
Date Terminated2020-12-14
Product Quantity387 units

Reason for Recall

One lot of 3.5 mm twist drills were incorrectly laser etched as 2.5 mm the shaft of the device.

Firm Action

Initial contact to customers was by telephone and visit on 18 October 2019. The firm followed with a letter disseminated by email on 10/25/2019. The firm is seeking return of the affected units and will replace them with correct devices.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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