Milling Handpiece (2016-10-06)

Starting date:

October 6, 2016

Posting date:

February 1, 2018

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-65890

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

Milling Handpiece

Reason

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device field removal for all distributed milling handpieces. Complaints have been reported that the handpiece is inoperable. The investigation found that the complaints were related to the lack of preventative maintenance contrary to what is recommended in the instructions for use included with the handpiece.

Affected products