Biomet recalls Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Model 475625 due to potential sterile packaging damage from exposed blades. Affected units may pose infection risks during surgery.
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall removal for various sizes of the Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly due to potential sterile barrier packaging damage caused by an exposed saw blade.
Biomet is recalling a specific bone saw blade assembly because it might damage the sterile packaging, increasing infection risk during surgery. Patients using this product should contact Biomet for details.
The saw blade assembly could damage the sterile packaging if the blade is exposed, potentially leading to infection during surgery. This happens because the packaging is not sealed properly when the blade is handled.
Surgical patients and medical staff using the recalled bone saw blade assembly for orthopedic procedures. Those with the specific model number 475625 are most at risk.
Check for the model number 475625 on the packaging or product label. The product is used in orthopedic surgeries and sold through medical suppliers.
Look for the model number 475625 on the packaging or product label to confirm if it's affected.
The blade assembly may damage sterile packaging due to an exposed blade, increasing infection risk during surgery.
Check for model number 475625 on the packaging or product label.
Contact Biomet directly for instructions on next steps, as the recall remedy is not specified in the record.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2868-2026 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2868-2026 from Biomet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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