Zimmer Biomet recalls certain orthopedic fixation systems made before January 2014 due to risk of non-highly polished implants adhering to LDPE packaging. No action needed for current users.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific orthopedic fixation systems and accessories made before January 2014. These products may cause implants to stick to the original LDPE packaging during use, but this does not pose a safety risk to patients.
Non-highly polished implants in the recalled products can adhere to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging material. This may cause the implant to stick to the packaging during use, but it does not pose a safety risk to patients.
Patients who received these specific orthopedic fixation systems before January 2014. The risk is minimal and only affects the packaging adhesion during use.
Check for product item numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 00224000916, 00224000918) on the packaging. Products manufactured prior to January 2014 are affected.
Look for item numbers on the packaging that match the list provided in the recall notice.
No action is needed for current users. The recall is for products made before January 2014, and the adhesion risk does not pose a safety risk to patients.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging during use, but this does not pose a safety risk to patients.
Check the product label for item numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 00224000916, 00224000918) and verify it was 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-0328-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0328-2020 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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