Zimmer Biomet recalls knee implants with specific item numbers manufactured 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 certain knee implants made before January 2014 because the implants might stick to the plastic packaging. This could cause problems during surgery if the implant becomes stuck.
The implants may stick to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging during surgery. This could potentially cause complications if the implant becomes stuck in the surgical site or packaging material.
Patients who received knee implants with item numbers listed in the recall before January 2014 are most at risk. The recall affects patients who have undergone surgery with these specific implants.
Check the item number on your knee implant packaging. The recall includes specific numbers listed in the record, all manufactured before January 2014.
Look for the item number on your knee implant packaging to see if it matches the recalled list.
The official notice does not specify what to do if your implant is not on the list.
The official notice states the implants may adhere to packaging, but does not mention serious injury risks.
Check the item number on your implant packaging against the list of recalled numbers provided in the 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-0325-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0325-2020 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
