Zimmer Biomet recalls ceramic femoral heads made before January 2014 due to potential adhesion to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers. Consumers should contact the company for details.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling ceramic femoral heads made before January 2014 because they may stick to the original LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery or implantation if the packaging is not properly handled.
The ceramic implants may stick to the LDPE packaging material used in the original packaging. This could lead to the implant becoming difficult to remove or causing complications during surgical procedures if the packaging is not properly separated.
Orthopedic surgeons and patients who received ceramic femoral heads made before January 2014 with the listed item numbers. Those handling the implants during surgery are most at risk.
Check for item numbers 00877504001, 00877504002, 00877504003, or 00877504004 on the packaging. Products made before January 2014 are affected.
Look for item numbers 00877504001, 00877504002, 00877504003, or 00877504004 on the packaging.
The ceramic femoral heads may adhere to the LDPE packaging, which could cause issues during surgery or implantation.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for details on the recall and next steps.
The recall is for potential adhesion to packaging, which could lead to complications during surgical procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0336-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0336-2020 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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