Biomet recalls specific trauma plates due to potential packaging failure that could lead to infection. Affected items include left and right extra long plates with certain lot numbers. Consumers should contact Biomet for details.
Packaging of various implants may not have sufficient adhesion on all sides, leading to loss of sterile barrier integrity. Use of product poses risk of infection, leading to surgical intervention, and/or extension of surgery to find another part.
Biomet is recalling specific trauma plates that may have packaging that doesn't seal properly, increasing the risk of infection during surgery. This could require additional surgery to find the missing part.
The packaging may not stay securely sealed on all sides, which can compromise the sterile barrier. This could lead to infection during surgery, requiring additional procedures to locate and replace the missing implant part.
Patients who received the recalled trauma plates during surgery are most at risk. Medical professionals using these plates for procedures may also be affected.
Check for the product names: DVR CROSSLOCK EXTRA LONG PLATE LEFT or RIGHT. Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice: 101220, 101340, 101450, 101560, 119180, or 154060.
Look for the product names and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your item is affected.
The packaging may not seal properly, leading to a risk of infection during surgery and potentially requiring additional procedures to find and replace the missing implant part.
Check for the product names: DVR CROSSLOCK EXTRA LONG PLATE LEFT or RIGHT, and lot numbers 101220, 101340, 101450, 101560, 119180, or 154060.
Contact Biomet directly for instructions on how to handle the recalled items.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0810-2022 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0810-2022 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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