Biomet recalls shoulder prosthesis model 010000589 due to potential missing taper adapter or baseplate. Affected units may have incorrect packaging. Contact Biomet for remedy.
Product potentially being packaged without a taper adapter or baseplate. The package should contain one (1) baseplate and one (1) taper adapter, product may be packaged with two (2) baseplates and no (0) adapters or with no (0) baseplates and two (2) adapters
Biomet is recalling a specific shoulder prosthesis model because some packages might not include the correct parts. This could lead to improper use if the prosthesis isn't installed correctly. Consumers should check their packaging and contact Biomet for guidance.
The product may be shipped without the required taper adapter or baseplate. If the prosthesis is installed without the correct parts, it could not function properly, potentially causing complications during surgery or after implantation.
People who own or use the Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter-Shoulder Prosthesis (item 010000589) are affected. Those who have the product with incorrect packaging (e.g., two baseplates or no adapters) are at higher risk.
Check the packaging for one baseplate and one taper adapter. Affected units may have two baseplates with no adapters or no baseplates with two adapters. The lot numbers 488150 and 564110 are also listed in the recall.
Look for one baseplate and one taper adapter in the packaging. If two baseplates or no adapters are present, contact Biomet immediately.
Check your packaging for one baseplate and one taper adapter. If you have two baseplates or no adapters, contact Biomet for guidance.
The product is safe if packaged correctly with one baseplate and one taper adapter. The recall is only for packaging issues.
Affected units may have two baseplates with no adapters or no baseplates with two adapters. Lot numbers 488150 and 564110 are also listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0093-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0093-2021 from 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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