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Globus Medical Cranial Drill, 6.00mm - instruments for access, preparation, and placement of cranial devices with the Ex

FDA device recall Z-0997-2024 · posted 2024-02-06 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Globus Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Sterile-packed Cranial Drills may not be sterile due to a breach in the packaging and/or may have discoloration near the drill tip.
Action taken
Globus Medical issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter on 12/11/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Customers are instructed to immediately return all affected sterile-packed Cranial Drills to Globus Medical and complete the attached Response Card. Report any adverse events believed to be associated with the affected sterile-packed Cranial Drills to Globus Medical immediately. For Questions and Support: Globus Medical Contact Contact Information Areas of Support Globus Medical Complaint Handling Unit Fax: 610-300-1342 Email: recall@globusmedical.com Recall Related Questions
Root cause
Package design/selection
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
HAW
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of Czech Republic, Poland.
Date initiated
2023-12-11
Date posted
2024-02-06
Location
Audubon, PA

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