Globus Medical Cranial Drill with Stop — Class II medical device recall Z-0996-2024
Ongoing recall by Globus Medical, Inc., reported 2024-02-14, distributed nationwide. Sterile-packed Cranial Drills may not be sterile due to a breach in the packaging and/or may have discoloratio
| Recall number | Z-0996-2024 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2023-12-11 |
| Classified | 2024-02-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2024-02-14 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CZ, PL |
| Reason classes | sterility |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00193982302269 |
| Lot numbers | GBY097GA, GBY097GA-RB, GBY097HA, GBY097HA-RB, GBY097JA, GBY097JA-RB, GBY097RA, GBY097RA-RB, GBY097VA, GBY097VA-RB |
| Model numbers | 6143.1842S |
Product
Globus Medical Cranial Drill with Stop, 3.20mm - instruments for access, preparation, and placement of cranial devices with the ExcelsiusGPS. Ref: 6143.1842S
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.
Machine access
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