Zimmer Biomet recalls periarticular femur plates (item nos. 00234700106-00234703208) made before January 2014 due to risk of implants sticking to LDPE packaging.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling periarticular femur plates made before January 2014. These plates may stick to their original LDPE packaging, which could cause issues during surgery or implantation.
The plates have a non-highly polished surface that can stick to the LDPE packaging material used in the original packaging. This could potentially cause the plates to become dislodged or improperly positioned during surgical procedures.
Orthopedic surgeons and patients who have received these specific periarticular femur plates made before January 2014 are affected. Patients with implants are most at risk during surgical procedures.
Check for item numbers starting with 00234700106 through 00234703208 on the packaging. These plates were manufactured before January 2014.
Identify the item number on the packaging to confirm if it's in the recalled range (00234700106-00234703208).
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for guidance on next steps if you have a recalled item.
The plates may adhere to the LDPE packaging, which could cause issues during surgical procedures.
Check the item number on the packaging to see if it's in the recalled range. Contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The recall is for surgical implants; patients with these plates are at risk during procedures due to potential adhesion to packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0308-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0308-2020 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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