Zimmer Biomet recalls sterile latissimus dorsi femur lock plates made before January 2014 due to potential adhesion to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers. No action is required as the hazard is low risk.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling sterile latissimus dorsi femur lock plates made before January 2014. The hazard involves these implants possibly sticking to the LDPE packaging, but the risk is low and no action is needed.
The implants may stick to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging during use, potentially causing issues during surgery. However, this is a low-risk scenario that does not typically lead to serious injury.
Orthopedic surgeons and patients who received the recalled plates before January 2014. The risk is low for those using the product as intended.
Check for item numbers 47235710106, 47235710110, 47235710114, 47235710118, 47235710122, or 47235710210, 47235710214, 47235710218, 47235710222. Products were manufactured before January 2014.
Review the item numbers and manufacturing date to confirm if the product is affected.
No action is required as the hazard is low risk and the product is safe for use.
Item numbers 47235710106, 47235710110, 47235710114, 47235710118, 47235710122, 47235710210, 47235710214, 47235710218, and 47235710222.
All 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-0310-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0310-2020 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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