Biomet recalls Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Model 475635 due to potential sterile packaging damage from exposed blades. Affected units sold with specific lot numbers.
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 during use. This could lead to infections or other complications during surgery.
The saw blade assembly may cause damage to the sterile packaging if the blade is exposed. This could lead to contamination of the surgical site and increase infection risk during procedures.
Surgical teams using the Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Model 475635 for orthopedic procedures. Patients undergoing surgery with this blade are at risk of infection if the sterile packaging is compromised.
Check for the model number 475635 on the packaging. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 67818769 and 67818770. The product was sold with UDI-DI codes listed in the recall notice.
Look for model number 475635 and lot numbers 67818769 or 67818770 on the packaging.
The recall states the risk is due to potential packaging damage from an exposed blade, not inherent danger in normal use.
Check for model number 475635 and lot numbers 67818769 or 67818770 on the packaging.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Biomet directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2870-2026 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2870-2026 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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