Embrace Drill Tower — Class II medical device recall Z-1257-2024
Ongoing recall by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site), reported 2024-03-13, distributed nationwide. The surgical techniques for the Embrace Shoulder Instruments -Drill Tower (Article REF 645-081/62 & /63) have
| Recall number | Z-1257-2024 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site), Norderstedt, Germany |
| Recall initiated | 2024-01-29 |
| Classified | 2024-03-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2024-03-13 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 6 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 04026575534715 |
| Model numbers | 645-081/62 |
Product
Embrace Drill Tower, Wedged (25mm)
Reason for recall
The surgical techniques for the Embrace Shoulder Instruments -Drill Tower (Article REF 645-081/62 & /63) have mixed-up type descriptions ("standard" vs "wedged") in the overview of the instruments.
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