Biomet recalls specific knee prostheses due to potential elevated endotoxin levels exceeding safety limits. Affected units include Orthopedic Salvage System Tibial Bearings with UDI number 292720.
Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Biomet is recalling certain knee prostheses that may contain elevated endotoxin levels beyond safety standards. This could pose a risk to patients using these implants.
The recall is for potential elevated endotoxin levels in the knee prosthesis that exceed safety limits. Endotoxins are bacterial components that can cause infections or adverse reactions when introduced into the body.
Patients who have received the specific knee prosthesis model with UDI number 292720 are affected. Those with this implant are most at risk.
Check for the UDI number 292720 on the product label. This specific knee prosthesis is part of the Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Tibial Bearing, 20 MM Standard.
Look for the UDI number 292720 on the knee prosthesis label to confirm if it is affected.
The Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Tibial Bearing, 20 MM Standard knee prosthesis with UDI number 292720.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2147-2020 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2147-2020 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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