Zimmer Biomet recalls hip replacement cups made with untested sterilant. Potential for adverse tissue reactions. Owners should contact for details.
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. This could cause adverse tissue reactions, though serious injury risk isn't confirmed.
The hip cup component was sterilized with hydrogen peroxide, but the residual sterilant wasn't tested for biocompatibility. This could potentially cause adverse tissue reactions, though serious injury isn't confirmed.
People who own or use Zimmer Biomet hip replacement cups with the specific model and lot numbers described in the recall. Those with recent surgeries are most at risk.
Check for the model: ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 26 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 49 mm. All lots are affected.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions on next steps.
The recall states potential for adverse tissue reactions but does not confirm serious injury risk.
Check for the model: ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 26 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 49 mm. All lots are affected.
Contact Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions 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-0330-2021 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0330-2021 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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