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FDA Device recall Z-1635-2013

- Cannulated Drill Bit for Mini TightRope Ref

On 2013-07-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of - Cannulated Drill Bit for Mini TightRope Ref by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, citing the seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1635-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-03
Published2013-07-10
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySurgical Instrument Service And Savings
DistributionUS

Product

- Cannulated Drill Bit for Mini TightRope Ref. AR-8911DC Lot 122511 - Drill Bit, Straight Shank 2.7mm x 12.7cm Ref. 2318-027-00 Lot 122322 - Drill Bit, w/Depth Mark, Quick Coupling (Red) 2.0mm x 140mm Ref. 323.062 Lot 122347 - Fast Cutting Drill Bit 2.0mm Ref. FDB 2.0 Lot 122289, 122322 - Midas Rex Metal Cutting Drill Bit 3.0mm x 18.3mm Ref. MC30 Lot 122347 Orthopedic manual surgical instrument

Reason

The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Identifiers

code_info122347, 122289, 122322, 122511.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1635-2013%22

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