Zimmer Biomet recalls sterile Universal Locking Plates made before January 2014 due to risk of implants sticking to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific model numbers. No action needed for current use but check if you have the recalled items.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling sterile Universal Locking Plates made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants may stick to the LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery if the implant becomes stuck to the packaging material.
Non-highly polished implants in the recalled units can adhere to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging material. This could potentially cause the implant to become stuck during surgical procedures if the packaging is not properly removed, though the risk is minimal in typical use.
Surgical patients and medical professionals who use these plates. The risk is low as the issue only affects implants that may stick to packaging during surgery, not during normal use.
Check for model numbers starting with 47492800207, 47492800303, or other numbers listed in the recall notice. These plates were manufactured before January 2014.
Look for specific model numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your plates are affected.
No action is needed for current use. The recall is for identification purposes only; the implants are safe to use as long as they are properly handled during surgery.
The risk is low. Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging, but this is unlikely to cause serious issues during surgery if proper handling procedures are followed.
Check the model numbers listed in the recall notice, which include specific numbers starting with 47492800207 and others made 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-0312-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0312-2020 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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