Aesculap recalls knee implant components (model nos. NN081K-NN089K) due to potential LDPE particles in packaging. Affected products were sold with old packaging configurations before Lot 52533610.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging.
Aesculap is recalling knee implant components (model numbers NN081K through NN089K) because low-density polyethylene particles may be present on the surface of the implants when the inner packaging is opened. This could pose a risk if the particles enter the surgical site during implantation.
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implants when the inner packaging is opened. If these particles enter the surgical site during implantation, they could potentially cause complications. However, the risk is considered low based on the recall description.
Patients who received knee implants made with these specific model numbers and sold with the old packaging configuration before Lot 52533610 are affected. Surgeons and medical facilities using these implants are at the highest risk.
Check for model numbers NN081K through NN089K on the implant packaging. Products sold with the old packaging configuration before Lot 52533610 are affected.
Look for model numbers NN081K through NN089K and old packaging configuration before Lot 52533610.
The recall is due to potential low-density polyethylene (LDPE) particles on the surface of the implants when the inner packaging is opened.
Model numbers NN081K through NN089K.
Products with the old packaging configuration were sold before Lot 52533610.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aesculap to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1479-2020 — Aesculap Aesculap Hello, I own a Aesculap that is covered by recall Z-1479-2020 from Aesculap. 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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