Biomet recalls specific lots of Custom Cancellous Thread for potential packaging seal breaches that could compromise sterility during medical procedures.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of Custom Cancellous Thread (item numbers CP161941 and CP161943) due to a possible breach in the sterile packaging seal. This could lead to loss of sterility, risking infection during surgery.
A breach in the sterile packaging seal could allow contamination, potentially causing infection during surgery. The devices are used in delicate medical procedures where sterility is critical.
Patients receiving Custom Cancellous Thread for joint conditions like osteoarthritis or hip fractures. Surgeons using these devices for specific medical procedures are most at risk.
Check for item numbers CP161941 or CP161943 on the packaging. The affected lots are 534760, 534800, and 427670. These devices are used for joint treatments like osteoarthritis and hip fractures.
Look for item numbers CP161941 or CP161943 on the packaging and lot numbers 534760, 534800, or 427670.
A breach in the sterile packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility, potentially causing infection during surgery.
These devices are used for noninflammatory degenerative joint diseases including osteoarthritis, hip fractures, and revision of failed hip replacements.
Check for item numbers CP161941 or CP161943 and lot numbers 534760, 534800, or 427670 on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0621-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0621-2021 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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