Biomet recalls specific knee implant models due to potential elevated endotoxin levels exceeding safety limits. Affected products include 155308, 155326, and other variants with specific dimensions and lot numbers. Consumers should check their implant details and contact Biomet for guidance.
Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Biomet is recalling certain knee implant models because they may contain endotoxin levels that exceed safety standards. This could pose a risk to patients using these implants, though the exact health impact isn't specified in the recall notice.
The recalled knee implants may have endotoxin levels that exceed the manufacturer's specified safety limits. Endotoxins are substances found in the cell walls of bacteria that can cause inflammation or infection if they enter the body through the implant.
Patients who have received one of the recalled knee implant models from Biomet. Those with the specific model numbers and dimensions listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check your knee implant's model number and dimensions. The recalled items include specific sizes like 10 MM X 65 MM, 10 MM X 70 MM, and others with unique lot numbers starting with UDI numbers such as 570460, 515880, etc.
Identify your knee implant's model number and dimensions to see if it matches the recalled items listed in the notice.
Reach out to Biomet directly for further guidance on whether your implant is affected and what steps to take next.
The recall includes specific models like 155308 (10 MM X 65 MM), 155326 (10 MM X 70 MM), and others with dimensions such as 14 MM X 70 MM, 12 MM X 75 MM, and 18 MM X 85 MM, each with unique lot numbers.
Check your implant's model number and dimensions against the list provided in the recall notice, which includes specific sizes and UDI numbers like 570460, 515880, 602810, etc.
Contact Biomet directly to confirm if your implant is affected and follow their instructions for next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2149-2020 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2149-2020 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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