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[Recalled] UNIVERSAL Modular Electric/Battery Handpiece for surgery The electric handpiece is packaged within a foam bag inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. An operating manual is packed with the handpiece between the top foam pad and

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Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

ProductUNIVERSAL Modular Electric/Battery Handpiece for surgery The electric handpiece is packaged within a foam bag inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. An operating manual is packed with the handpiece between the top foam pad and box lid. A product label is applied to the lid of the box. Product
Brand / manufacturerZimmer Surgical Inc
Categorydevice
Issuing authorityFDA_DEVICE
ReferenceZ-0165-2015
Country of noticeUnited States
Risk levelClass II
Hazard typerecall
Notice date06 October 2014

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Non-injury complaints from Europe identified a malfunction that made it possible for a handpiece to start by itself when the power source is connected.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

Read the full official notice →

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This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.

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