Zimmer Biomet recalls hip replacement cups due to unconfirmed risk of tissue reactions from residual sterilant. Affected units include specific cup models sold globally. Contact for return instructions.
Sterilant (hydrogen peroxide) used in acetabular cup hip prosthesis component was not evaluated to confirm the biocompatibility of the residual sterilant. Cannot rule out the potential for adverse tissue reactions.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling hip replacement cups that may have unconfirmed risks of tissue reactions from residual sterilant. This could affect patients who received these specific cups during surgery.
The hip cup components were sterilized using hydrogen peroxide, but the residual sterilant was not tested for biocompatibility. This could potentially cause adverse tissue reactions in some patients.
Patients who received the recalled hip cups during surgery are most at risk. The recall applies to specific cup models sold globally.
Check if your hip cup has the model number 00-8065-650-22. The recall covers all lots of this specific cup design.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance on next steps.
The recall states there is a potential for adverse tissue reactions, but it cannot rule out the possibility. The risk is not confirmed to cause serious injury.
Check if your hip cup has the model number 00-8065-650-22. The recall covers all lots of this specific cup design.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance on next steps. The recall does not specify a return or replacement process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0371-2021 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0371-2021 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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