Zimmer recalls 20-pack disposable mixing bowls with spatulas due to potential package seal failures that could compromise sterile barriers during surgery.
Ten complaints have been received identifying issues at the time of use related to the package seal, including incomplete seals, wrinkles in the seals or peeling seals. Compromised sterile barrier may lead to clinically insignificant extension of surgery or infection leading to surgical intervention.
Zimmer is recalling disposable mixing bowls with spatulas because their package seals may be incomplete, wrinkled, or peeling. This could lead to surgical infections or extended procedures if the sterile barrier is compromised during surgery.
The package seals on these disposable mixing bowls and spatulas may be incomplete, wrinkled, or peeling. This could compromise the sterile barrier during surgery, potentially leading to infections or requiring additional surgical interventions.
Surgical teams and hospitals that use these disposable mixing bowls with spatulas for procedures. The risk is highest for medical professionals handling the products during surgeries.
Look for the model number 00504901100 on the packaging. These 20-packs were sold with specific lot numbers including 85390028, 85390029, 85682882, and others listed in the recall notice.
Inspect the package seal for completeness, wrinkles, or peeling. If the seal is compromised, do not use the product.
Zimmer received ten complaints about package seals being incomplete, wrinkled, or peeling, which could compromise sterile barriers during surgery.
The recalled product has model number 00504901100 and specific lot numbers including 85390028, 85390029, 85682882, and others listed in the recall notice.
Inspect the package seal for completeness, wrinkles, or peeling. If the seal is compromised, do not use the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1946-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1946-2026 from Zimmer. 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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