Zimmer Biomet recalls 7.5mmx50mm spinal screws with incorrect size labeling that could cause spinal damage. Affected units have UDI-DI: 00889024002159, Lot: W834061.
Spinal fixation system 7.5mmx 50mm screws are packaged with the correct labeling, but the screws themselves were laser marked with an incorrect size description of 7.5 x 40; use of incorrect screws could lead to screw perforation and indention of vascular or other structures.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling spinal screws that were laser marked with the wrong size (7.5x40 instead of 7.5x50). Using these screws could cause spinal damage by perforating blood vessels or other structures.
The screws are labeled as 7.5mm x 50mm but were laser marked as 7.5mm x 40mm. This size difference could cause the screw to be too short, leading to improper spinal fixation and potential damage to blood vessels or nerves.
Surgical patients who received these screws during spinal surgery. Patients with the UDI-DI: 00889024002159, Lot: W834061 are most at risk.
Check for the UDI-DI: 00889024002159 and Lot: W834061 on the screw packaging. These screws are part of the Vitality Polyaxial Screw system used with Vitality and Vital Spinal Fixation Systems.
Verify the screw's laser marking shows 7.5mm x 50mm, not 7.5mm x 40mm.
The screws were laser marked with an incorrect size (7.5mm x 40mm instead of 7.5mm x 50mm), which could cause improper spinal fixation and damage to blood vessels or nerves.
Look for the UDI-DI: 00889024002159 and Lot: W834061 on the screw packaging.
No, the recall is for surgical use only. Patients who received these screws during spinal surgery should contact their surgeon for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0639-2024 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0639-2024 from Zimmer 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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