Zimmer Biomet recalls ZPLP Fibular Plates made before January 2014 due to risk of implants sticking to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers. No action is required as the hazard is not immediately dangerous.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling ZPLP Fibular Plates made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants might stick to the LDPE packaging. This does not pose an immediate risk to users and requires no action.
The implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging) due to insufficient polishing. This could potentially cause the implant to become stuck during handling or removal, but it does not pose an immediate safety risk.
Orthopedic surgeons and patients who have received the recalled ZPLP Fibular Plates made before January 2014 are likely affected. The risk is minimal as the hazard does not cause injury.
Check if your ZPLP Fibular Plate has item numbers starting with 00234701504 through 00234701818 or 47235701704 through 47235701818. Products manufactured before January 2014 are affected.
Review the item number on your ZPLP Fibular Plate to see if it matches the listed numbers (00234701504 through 00234701818 or 47235701704 through 47235701818).
No action is required as the hazard does not pose an immediate risk. The recall is informational only.
Affected item numbers include 00234701504 through 00234701818 and 47235701704 through 47235701818.
Products were manufactured prior to 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-0305-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0305-2020 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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