Zimmer recalls G7 Acetabular System (item numbers 010000663 and 010000667) due to thin package corners that may crack during shipping, risking surgery extension or infection.
The outer sterile package cavity has a corner wall thickness that is below the specification. The thin corner wall could potentially crack during transit. Potential risks include non-clinically or clinically significant extension of surgery, or infection leading to surgical intervention.
Zimmer is recalling two hip implant models because their outer packaging has thin corners that could crack during shipping. This might lead to longer surgeries or infections requiring additional medical procedures.
The outer sterile packaging has corners that are too thin. These corners could crack during shipping, which might cause the surgery to need extra time or lead to infections that require additional medical procedures.
Patients who received the G7 Acetabular System (item numbers 010000663 or 010000667) for hip replacements are affected. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are at higher risk.
Check for the item numbers 010000663 (52 MM E) or 010000667 (60 MM G) on the implant packaging. The recall includes specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the notice.
Look for the item numbers 010000663 (52 MM E) or 010000667 (60 MM G) on the implant packaging.
The outer sterile package has corners that are too thin and could crack during shipping, potentially leading to longer surgeries or infections.
Check the item numbers and lot numbers on the packaging to see if it's affected. If it is, contact Zimmer for further instructions.
The recall mentions potential risks like longer surgeries or infections, but no specific risk of serious injury is stated.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0007-2023 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0007-2023 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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