Zimmer Biomet recalls Metasul Femoral Heads made before January 2014 due to risk of implants sticking to LDPE packaging during use. Affected items have specific item numbers and were sold prior to January 2014.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Metasul Femoral Heads made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants may stick to the LDPE packaging. This could cause the implant to become dislodged during surgery, potentially leading to complications.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging material. If the implant sticks to the packaging during surgery, it could become dislodged, potentially causing complications for the patient.
Patients who received Metasul Femoral Heads made before January 2014 are likely affected. Surgeons and medical staff who use these implants during procedures are at higher risk.
Check for item numbers 00877004001 through 00877004005 on the packaging. Products manufactured before January 2014 are affected.
Look for item numbers 00877004001 through 00877004005 on the packaging to confirm if the product is affected.
The recall is happening because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging, which could lead to dislodgement during surgery.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy, so there is no action required beyond checking if your product is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk of the implant sticking to packaging during surgery, but the official notice does not describe serious injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0335-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0335-2020 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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