Biomet recalls Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3 (Item 00-8777-040-01) due to incorrect adapter in packaging. The adapter with neck length M/+0 was shipped instead of S/-3.0, which may cause improper fit. No action is required as this is a packaging error.
One product complaint was received reporting that there was an incorrect adapter in the packaging. An adapter with neck length M/+0 was inside the product packaging, which should have contained an adapter with neck length S/-3.0. The difference in neck length may be recognized by the size (S or M) indicator on the device.
Biomet is recalling a specific Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3 model due to an incorrect adapter being shipped in the packaging. This could lead to improper fit if the adapter is not the correct size. No action is needed as this is a packaging error, not a product defect.
The adapter in the packaging has the wrong neck length (M/+0 instead of S/-3.0). This could cause improper fit if the adapter is not the correct size, but the hazard is low as it's a packaging error, not a product defect.
Users of the Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3 (Item 00-8777-040-01) who received the product with the incorrect adapter. The risk is low as this is a packaging error, not a product defect.
Check if your Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3 (Item 00-8777-040-01) packaging includes an adapter labeled with neck length M/+0 instead of S/-3.0.
Inspect the adapter in the packaging for neck length M/+0 instead of S/-3.0.
No, this is a packaging error and does not pose a safety risk. The adapter difference is cosmetic and does not affect product function.
No action is required as this is a packaging error, not a product defect.
Check if your Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3 (Item 00-8777-040-01) packaging includes an adapter labeled with neck length M/+0 instead of S/-3.0.
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Subject: Recall Z-0569-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0569-2024 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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