Zimmer recalls specific ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plates due to thread form issues that may cause improper screw mating, leading to surgery delays or loss of fixation. Affected items have listed lot numbers.
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
Zimmer is recalling certain distal lateral fibular plates that have a thread form issue. This could cause screws to not lock properly, potentially delaying surgery or requiring additional procedures.
The locking screws may not properly engage with the plate's threads, making it hard for users to tell if the screw is locked correctly. This could lead to surgery delays or the need for additional procedures if the plate doesn't stay fixed properly.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical staff who use these plates for temporary fracture fixation are most at risk. Patients receiving this specific plate model during surgery may be affected.
Check for the product name 'ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile' with lot numbers from the list provided in the recall notice.
Identify the lot number on your plate to confirm if it's affected by the recall.
Zimmer recalls these plates due to a thread form issue that may cause screws to not lock properly, potentially delaying surgery or requiring additional procedures.
Check the lot number on your plate against the list provided in the recall notice to see if it's affected.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your plate is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1729-2024 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1729-2024 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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