Zimmer Biomet recalls PROX LAT HUMERAL LOCK PLATE implants made before January 2014 due to risk of non-polished implants sticking to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain PROX LAT HUMERAL LOCK PLATE implants made before January 2014. The issue is that non-highly polished implants might stick to the LDPE packaging, which could cause problems during surgery.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag used for packaging. This could lead to the implant becoming stuck during surgical procedures, potentially causing complications.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical facilities that use Zimmer Biomet's PROX LAT HUMERAL LOCK PLATE implants. Patients receiving surgery with these specific implants are at risk.
Check for item numbers 47235800104, 47235800106, 47235800108, 47235800112, 47235800116, 47235800204, 47235800206, 47235800208, or 47235800212. Products were manufactured before January 2014.
Identify if your implant has one of the listed item numbers: 47235800104, 47235800106, 47235800108, 47235800112, 47235800116, 47235800204, 47235800206, 47235800208, or 47235800212.
Ensure the implant was manufactured before January 2014.
The recall is due to non-highly polished implants potentially adhering to the LDPE packaging, which could cause issues during surgery.
Check if your implant has one of the listed item numbers and was manufactured before January 2014. If so, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0316-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0316-2020 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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