Zimmer recalls Biolox Option Taper Sleeves due to mislabeled packaging. The outer box lists a standard neck sleeve but contains a -6mm neck sleeve. This mismatch could lead to improper surgical use.
Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6
Zimmer is recalling Biolox Option Taper Sleeves that were mislabeled in packaging. The outer box says it's a standard neck sleeve but actually contains a -6mm neck sleeve. This mix-up could cause incorrect surgical use during hip replacements.
The packaging incorrectly labels the sleeve as a standard neck sleeve when it's actually a -6mm neck sleeve. This mismatch means the wrong sleeve size could be used during hip replacement surgery, potentially leading to improper implant fit.
Surgical teams using these specific Biolox Option Taper Sleeves for hip replacements are affected. Patients undergoing hip replacement surgery with these sleeves are at risk of incorrect surgical application.
Check the outer packaging label for a standard neck sleeve description. The product inside the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, identifiable by the device etching as either STD or -6. The item number is 650-1064 and lot number 3185266.
Look for the outer box label that says 'standard neck sleeve' but contains a -6mm neck sleeve.
The item number is 650-1064 and lot number 3185266.
The outer packaging incorrectly lists a standard neck sleeve but contains a -6mm neck sleeve, which could lead to incorrect surgical use during hip replacement procedures.
The official recall does not provide a fix; users must check packaging and ensure they have the correct sleeve size.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3133-2024 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-3133-2024 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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