Zimmer Biomet recalls bone fixation plates and screws made before January 2014 due to risk of implants sticking to LDPE packaging during surgery.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling bone fixation plates, screws, and drills made before January 2014. These devices could stick to their original packaging during surgery, potentially causing complications.
Non-highly polished implants can adhere to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging bags used during surgery. This could cause the implants to become stuck in the packaging, potentially leading to surgical complications if not properly handled.
Surgical teams using Zimmer Biomet bone fixation plates, screws, and drills made before January 2014 are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with these devices may be at risk of complications from the packaging sticking.
Check for product numbers: 0202024301, 0202024325, 0202024330, 0202024342, 0202024344, 0202024346, 0202024360, 0202024362, 47225806700. Products manufactured before January 2014 are affected.
Look for the specific product numbers listed in the recall notice: 0202024301, 0202024325, 0202024330, 0202024342, 0202024344, 0202024346, 0202024360, 0202024362, 47225806700.
Confirm the product was manufactured before January 2014 as these are the affected items.
The recall is happening because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging bags used during surgery, which could cause complications.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required if you have products made before January 2014.
Yes, the affected products have specific numbers: 0202024301, 0202024325, 0202024330, 0202024342, 0202024344, 0202024346, 0202024360, 0202024362, 47225806700.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0329-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0329-2020 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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