Zimmer Biomet recalls NCB PERIPROSTHETIC plates manufactured before January 2014 due to risk of implants adhering to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers and sizes.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain hip replacement plates made before January 2014 because the implants might stick to the original plastic packaging. This could cause problems during surgery if the implants become stuck.
The implants may stick to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging bag during handling or storage. This could potentially cause issues during surgical procedures if the implants become stuck to the bag.
Orthopedic surgeons and hospitals that use these specific hip replacement plates are most at risk. Patients who have received these implants are not affected by this recall.
Check for item numbers starting with 0202263009, 0202263012, 0202263015, 0202263018, 0202263021, 0202263109, 0202263112, 0202263115, 0202263118, 0202263121, 0202264009, 0202264012, 0202264015, 0202264018, 0202264021, 0202264109, 0202264112, 0202264115, 0202264118, 0202264121, 0202265010, 0202265012, or 0202265014. These plates were made before January 2014.
Look for item numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your plate is affected.
The implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging bag, which could cause issues during surgery.
No, patients who have received these implants are not affected by this recall.
The recall notice does not specify actions for hospitals, only that the plates were manufactured before January 2014.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0304-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0304-2020 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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