Globus Medical, Inc. Globus Medical Cranial Drill with Stop, 2.40mm - Instruments for access, preparation, and placement of cranial devices with the ExcelsiusGPS. Ref : 6143.1834S Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Globus Medical Cranial Drill with Stop, 2.40mm - Instruments for access, preparation, and placement of cranial devices with the ExcelsiusGPS. Ref : 6143.1834S
Brand
Globus Medical, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: UDI: GBB156EB (01)00193982302238(17)300425(10)GBB156EB, GBY098JA (01)00193982302238(17)280315(10)GBY098JA, GBY098HA (01)00193982302238(17)280315(10)GBY098HA, GBY097FA (01)00193982302238(17)280312(10)GBY097FA, GBY098JA-RB (01)00193982302238(17)280315(10)GBY098JA-RB, GBY098HA-RB (01)00193982302238(17)280315(10)GBY098HA-RB, GBY097FA-RB (01)00193982302238(17)280312(10)GBY097FA-RB
Products Sold
Lot: UDI: GBB156EB (01)00193982302238(17)300425(10)GBB156EB; GBY098JA (01)00193982302238(17)280315(10)GBY098JA; GBY098HA (01)00193982302238(17)280315(10)GBY098HA; GBY097FA (01)00193982302238(17)280312(10)GBY097FA; GBY098JA-RB (01)00193982302238(17)280315(10)GBY098JA-RB; GBY098HA-RB (01)00193982302238(17)280315(10)GBY098HA-RB; GBY097FA-RB (01)00193982302238(17)280312(10)GBY097FA-RB
Globus Medical, Inc. is recalling Globus Medical Cranial Drill with Stop, 2.40mm - Instruments for access, preparation, and placement due to Sterile-packed Cranial Drills may not be sterile due to a breach in the packaging and/or may have discoloration near the drill tip.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Sterile-packed Cranial Drills may not be sterile due to a breach in the packaging and/or may have discoloration near the drill tip.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Globus Medical issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter on 12/11/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Customers are instructed to immediately return all affected sterile-packed Cranial Drills to Globus Medical and complete the attached Response Card. Report any adverse events believed to be associated with the affected sterile-packed Cranial Drills to Globus Medical immediately. For Questions and Support: Globus Medical Contact Contact Information Areas of Support Globus Medical Complaint Handling Unit Fax: 610-300-1342 Email: recall@globusmedical.com Recall Related Questions
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026