Zimmer Biomet recalls hip replacement cups with unconfirmed sterilant risks. Learn if your cup is affected and what to do.
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 from residual sterilant. This could potentially cause adverse tissue reactions. Affected customers should contact the company for details.
The hip cup component was sterilized using hydrogen peroxide, but the company did not confirm if the remaining sterilant is safe for body tissue. This could potentially cause adverse reactions like inflammation or tissue damage.
People who own or use Zimmer Biomet hip replacement cups with the specific model and lot numbers mentioned in the recall. Those with hip replacements are most at risk.
Check if your hip cup has the model name 'ZCA All Poly Acetab: Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 28 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 59 mm' and the lot number 00-8065-556-28. All lots of this specific model are affected.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly to confirm if your hip cup is affected and get instructions.
The recall states that the sterilant used in the hip cup was not evaluated for biocompatibility, which could potentially cause adverse tissue reactions. However, the risk is not confirmed.
Check if your hip cup has the model name 'ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 28 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 59 mm' and the lot number 00-8065-556-28. All lots of this specific model are affected.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly to confirm if your hip cup is affected and get instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0351-2021 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0351-2021 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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