Pioneer Surgical Technology Zimmer Cannulated Screw System Cannulated Driver, 5.0 mm Hex, REF 1147-49-50; Catalog # 00-1147-049-50. Manufactured by Pioneer Surgical Technology, Marquette, MI; Distributed by Zimmer, Warsaw, IN. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer Cannulated Screw System Cannulated Driver, 5.0 mm Hex, REF 1147-49-50; Catalog # 00-1147-049-50. Manufactured by Pioneer Surgical Technology, Marquette, MI; Distributed by Zimmer, Warsaw, IN.
Brand
Pioneer Surgical Technology
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 51198300, 51217200, 51234800, 51260000 and 51302600.
Products Sold
Lots 51198300, 51217200, 51234800, 51260000 and 51302600.
Pioneer Surgical Technology is recalling Zimmer Cannulated Screw System Cannulated Driver, 5.0 mm Hex, REF 1147-49-50; Catalog # 00-1147-049- due to There may be an obstruction in the cannula that will prevent the guide wire from passing through it. The obstruction in the cannula can force the gui. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
There may be an obstruction in the cannula that will prevent the guide wire from passing through it. The obstruction in the cannula can force the guidewire to advance further into the patient than intended.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Pioneer notified Zimmer via letter dated 3/3/06 and Zimmer notified their hospital customers and distribution sites via letters dated 3/10/06 to check their inventory and return the product immediately to Zimmer.
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