Aesculap recalls knee implant components (model nos. NN058Z to NN479Z) due to potential LDPE particles in packaging. Affected products may have particles that could cause complications during surgery.
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 with model numbers from NN058Z to NN479Z because low-density polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present in the packaging. This could lead to complications during surgery if particles are introduced into the surgical site.
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the implant surface when the inner packaging is opened. If these particles enter the surgical site during implantation, they could cause complications such as inflammation or infection.
Patients who have received knee implants with these specific model numbers are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these implants during procedures are at risk if particles are introduced into the surgical site.
Check for model numbers NN058Z through NN479Z on the packaging. Products with old packaging configuration (before Lot 52533610) are affected. New packaging starts with Lot 52533610.
Look for model numbers NN058Z to NN479Z and old packaging configuration (before Lot 52533610).
The recall is due to potential low-density polyethylene (LDPE) particles on the implant surface when the inner packaging is opened, which could cause complications during surgery.
Model numbers from NN058Z to NN479Z (including NN070Z, NN071Z, NN072Z, NN073Z, etc.) are affected.
Check for model numbers NN058Z through NN479Z and old packaging configuration (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-1481-2020 — Aesculap Aesculap Hello, I own a Aesculap that is covered by recall Z-1481-2020 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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