Zimmer Biomet recalls hip replacement cups made with untested sterilant that may cause tissue reactions. Affected units include specific model and all lots.
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 untested sterilant causing tissue reactions. This could lead to adverse reactions in patients using the implants.
The sterilant used in the hip cup was not tested for biocompatibility. This could lead to adverse tissue reactions in patients using the implant.
Patients with Zimmer Biomet hip cups from the specified model and all lots are affected. Those with recent hip replacements are most at risk.
Check for the model number 00-8065-954-32 on the hip cup. All lots of this specific cup are affected.
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 risk. The exact danger level is not specified.
Check for the model number 00-8065-954-32 on the hip cup. All lots of this specific cup are affected.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0395-2021 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0395-2021 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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