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FDA Device recall Z-0791-2016

Reuseable rotary blade/abrader, product number 899751514

On 2016-02-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Reuseable rotary blade/abrader, product number 899751514 by Richard Wolf Medical Instruments, citing weak weld in the reusable rotary blade/abrader (burr) may result in inner part breaks at the distal or proximal end making the product dysfunctional.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0791-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-11-25
Published2016-02-17
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyRichard Wolf Medical Instruments
DistributionWA

Product

Reuseable rotary blade/abrader, product number 899751514. The oval burr frontally hooded is an attachment or accessory to the air-powered device intended for use during surgical procedures to cut hard tissue or bone and soft tissue. General hospital and plastic surgery use.

Reason

Weak weld in the reusable rotary blade/abrader (burr) may result in inner part breaks at the distal or proximal end making the product dysfunctional.

Identifiers

code_infoAffected lot 4500166254.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0791-2016%22

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