Biomet recalls specific lots of RINGLOC BIPOLAR Hip System Bi Polar Locking Rings due to potential packaging seal breaches that could compromise sterility. Affected patients should contact Biomet for guidance.
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 RINGLOC BIPOLAR Hip System Bi Polar Locking Rings because some packaging may have a breach that could lead to loss of sterility. This could cause infections or complications during surgery if the device is not properly sterile.
The packaging seal might be compromised, which could allow contamination of the medical device. If the device is not sterile when used in surgery, it could lead to infections or other complications for the patient.
Patients who received the specific lot numbers (173500) of the RINGLOC BIPOLAR Hip System Bi Polar Locking Ring for hip replacement surgery. Those with the affected lot are at risk of infection if the device is not sterile.
Check the lot number on the packaging, which is 173500 for this specific recall. The product is used in hip replacement surgeries and has the item number 11-165304.
Reach out to Biomet directly for instructions on how to handle the recalled product.
The recall indicates potential packaging seal breaches that could compromise sterility, so it is not safe to use without confirmation from Biomet.
Contact Biomet directly for guidance on handling the recalled product as the remedy is not specified in the recall notice.
Check the lot number on the packaging; affected products have lot number 173500.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0628-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0628-2021 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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