Zimmer Biomet recalls hip replacement cups due to unconfirmed risk of adverse tissue reactions from residual sterilant. 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 made with a specific polyethylene material because the sterilant used might cause tissue reactions. This could lead to health issues for users, so affected individuals should contact the company for details.
The hip cup was sterilized using hydrogen peroxide, but the company did not confirm if the leftover sterilant is safe for body tissue. This could potentially cause tissue reactions, though the exact risk is not confirmed.
People who have received this specific hip cup model from Zimmer Biomet are affected. Those with hip replacements using this cup are most at risk.
Check if your hip cup has the model name 'ZCA All Poly Acetab: Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 26 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 53 mm' and item number 00-8065-550-26. All lots of this product are affected.
Identify if your hip cup matches the model and item number described in the recall notice.
The recall states that the sterilant used might cause tissue reactions, but the exact risk is not confirmed. Zimmer Biomet has not provided a specific safety status.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so affected individuals should contact Zimmer Biomet directly for further instructions.
The recall mentions potential tissue reactions, but the exact risk level is not confirmed by the manufacturer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0338-2021 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0338-2021 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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