Zimmer Biomet recalls certain humeral stems (manufactured before Jan 2014) due to risk of implants adhering to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers. No action needed if not in the list.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling humeral stems made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants might stick to the original LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery or implant handling. If you own one of the listed item numbers, contact Zimmer Biomet for details.
Non-highly polished implants may stick to the LDPE packaging used in the original packaging configuration. This could cause the implant to become difficult to handle during surgery or after implantation, potentially affecting the surgical outcome or post-operative care.
Patients who received a Zimmer Biomet humeral stem implant before January 2014 are likely affected. Those with the specific item numbers listed in the recall are at higher risk.
Check if your humeral stem has item numbers starting with 00430000606 through 00430001813 or 47430103100. Products manufactured before January 2014 are affected.
Look for item numbers starting with 00430000606 through 00430001813 or 47430103100 on the implant packaging.
If you have an affected item, contact Zimmer Biomet directly for further instructions.
No action is needed if your implant has a different item number or was manufactured after January 2014.
The risk is that non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging, potentially causing handling issues during surgery or post-operative care.
Check the item number on your implant packaging; affected items have specific numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0298-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0298-2020 from Zimmer 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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