Devices

Device Recall TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit

Model / Serial
Lots 56454678 and 70186200.
Product Classification
Orthopedic Devices
Device Class
2
Implanted device?
Yes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Canada, El Salvador, England, Germany, Latin America, and Singapore.
Product Description
TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit, Quick Connect, 4.5 mm diameter, 230 mm length, nonsterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 4450-65. TransFx drill bits can be found in the following kits: TransFx Intermediate External Fixation System, REF 4450-05-10; TransFx Large External Fixation System, REF 4450-010-10 and TransFx Small External Fixation System, REF 4450-00050-15. || For use in pre-drilling bone to accept a fixation pin, which are part of the external fixation structure that the surgeon assembles intra-operatively to stabilize bone fractures from the extremities.
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.
1 Event
- Recall of Device Recall TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit

Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

Manufacturer Address
Zimmer Inc., 345 E Main St, Warsaw IN 46580-2746
Source
USFDA

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Device Recall TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit

Model / Serial
Lots 52987100, 53024600, 56454682, 56454683, 5645684, 70185500, 70196100, 70203500, 70211400, 70216000, 70244300 and 70244400.
Product Classification
Orthopedic Devices
Device Class
2
Implanted device?
Yes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Canada, El Salvador, England, Germany, Latin America, and Singapore.
Product Description
TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit, Quick Connect, 2.0 mm diameter, 125 mm length, nonsterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 4450-54. TransFx drill bits can be found in the following kits: TransFx Intermediate External Fixation System, REF 4450-05-10; TransFx Large External Fixation System, REF 4450-010-10 and TransFx Small External Fixation System, REF 4450-00050-15. || For use in pre-drilling bone to accept a fixation pin, which are part of the external fixation structure that the surgeon assembles intra-operatively to stabilize bone fractures from the extremities.
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.

Device Recall TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit

Model / Serial
Lots 53024700, 56454687, 5645689, 56454690, 56454691, 70185600, 70202700, 70216100, 70227200, 70244500, 70244600, 70244700 and 70244800.
Product Classification
Orthopedic Devices
Device Class
2
Implanted device?
Yes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Canada, El Salvador, England, Germany, Latin America, and Singapore.
Product Description
TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit, Quick Connect, 2.5 mm diameter, 180 mm length, nonsterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 4450-56. TransFx drill bits can be found in the following kits: TransFx Intermediate External Fixation System, REF 4450-05-10; TransFx Large External Fixation System, REF 4450-010-10 and TransFx Small External Fixation System, REF 4450-00050-15. || For use in pre-drilling bone to accept a fixation pin, which are part of the external fixation structure that the surgeon assembles intra-operatively to stabilize bone fractures from the extremities.
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.

Device Recall TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit

Model / Serial
Lots 53007600, 53024800, 56454669, 70185700, 70221300, 70227300, 70249300, 70249400, 70250100 and 70254900.
Product Classification
Orthopedic Devices
Device Class
2
Implanted device?
Yes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Canada, El Salvador, England, Germany, Latin America, and Singapore.
Product Description
TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit, Quick Connect, 3.0 mm diameter, 180 mm length, nonsterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 4450-58. TransFx drill bits can be found in the following kits: TransFx Intermediate External Fixation System, REF 4450-05-10; TransFx Large External Fixation System, REF 4450-010-10 and TransFx Small External Fixation System, REF 4450-00050-15. || For use in pre-drilling bone to accept a fixation pin, which are part of the external fixation structure that the surgeon assembles intra-operatively to stabilize bone fractures from the extremities.
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.

Device Recall TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit

Model / Serial
Lots 56454675, 70185900, 70238100,70247500 and 70249700.
Product Classification
Orthopedic Devices
Device Class
2
Implanted device?
Yes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Canada, El Salvador, England, Germany, Latin America, and Singapore.
Product Description
TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit, Quick Connect, 3.5 mm diameter, 195 mm length, nonsterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 4450-61. TransFx drill bits can be found in the following kits: TransFx Intermediate External Fixation System, REF 4450-05-10; TransFx Large External Fixation System, REF 4450-010-10 and TransFx Small External Fixation System, REF 4450-00050-15. || For use in pre-drilling bone to accept a fixation pin, which are part of the external fixation structure that the surgeon assembles intra-operatively to stabilize bone fractures from the extremities.
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.

Device Recall TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit

Model / Serial
Lots 53007700, 53022100, 53022200, 56454692, 56454693, 56454694, 56454695, 56454696, 56454697, 56454698, 70186000, 70193000, 70205400, 70247600, 70247700 and 70254400.
Product Classification
Orthopedic Devices
Device Class
2
Implanted device?
Yes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Canada, El Salvador, England, Germany, Latin America, and Singapore.
Product Description
TransFx External Fixation System Drill Bit, Quick Connect, 4.0 mm diameter, 195 mm length, nonsterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 4450-63. TransFx drill bits can be found in the following kits: TransFx Intermediate External Fixation System, REF 4450-05-10; TransFx Large External Fixation System, REF 4450-010-10 and TransFx Small External Fixation System, REF 4450-00050-15. || For use in pre-drilling bone to accept a fixation pin, which are part of the external fixation structure that the surgeon assembles intra-operatively to stabilize bone fractures from the extremities.
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.

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