TriMed Locking Drill Guide — Class II medical device recall Z-0356-2020
Ongoing recall by TriMed Inc., reported 2019-11-20, distributed nationwide. The epoxy on Apex manufactured epoxy-coated instruments can pop off.
| Recall number | Z-0356-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | TriMed Inc., Santa Clarita, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-09-28 |
| Classified | 2019-11-12 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-11-20 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CN, SE, ZA |
| Quantity | 1,042 drill |
| Lot numbers | 3168, 3464, 3660, 3963, 4216 |
| Model numbers | GUIDELCBS-2.3 |
Product
TriMed Locking Drill Guide, 2.3mm, REF GUIDELCBS-2.3, nonsterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is TriMed Inc., Santa Clarita, CA.
Reason for recall
The epoxy on Apex manufactured epoxy-coated instruments can pop off.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.