Zimmer Biomet recalls shoulder and proximal lat humeral plates made before January 2014 due to risk of implants adhering to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers. No remedy is stated in the recall notice.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling shoulder and proximal lat humeral plates made before January 2014. These implants could potentially stick to their original LDPE packaging, which might cause issues during surgery or implant handling.
The implants may stick to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging bags during handling or surgery. This could lead to complications if the implants become stuck to the packaging during surgical procedures.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical facilities that use these specific shoulder plates. Patients who have received these implants are not at risk unless they are handling the packaging during surgery.
Check for item numbers starting with 00234800104, 00234800106, 00234800108, 00234800110, 00234800112, 00234800114, 00234800116, 00234800204, 00234800206, 00234800208, 00234800210, 00234800212, 00234800214, 00234800216, 00234800304, 00234800306, 00234800404, 00234800408, 00234800412. Products made before January 2014.
Look for specific item numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your plates are affected.
No, patients who have received these implants are not at risk unless they are handling the packaging during surgery.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the product numbers.
Check for item numbers starting with 00234800104 through 00234800412 and ensure they were 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-0313-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0313-2020 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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