Zimmer Biomet recalls FEMOROTIBIAL/FEMORAL NAILS made before January 2014 due to risk of implants sticking to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers. No remedy is listed in the recall notice.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain FEMOROTIBIAL and FEMORAL NAILS made before January 2014. These implants could stick to their original LDPE packaging, potentially causing issues during surgery.
The implants may adhere to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging bag during surgery. This could cause the implant to become stuck in the surgical field, potentially interfering with the procedure.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who use these implants for hip or knee surgery. Patients receiving these implants are not directly affected since the recall is for the surgical implant itself.
Check for item numbers: 32855331111, 32855331113, 32855331115, 32855331161, 32855331163, or 32855331165. Products manufactured before January 2014.
Look for item numbers 32855331111, 32855331113, 32855331115, 32855331161, 32855331163, or 32855331165 on the packaging.
The implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging bag during surgery, potentially causing issues in the operating room.
The recall notice does not specify any action steps for affected products.
The implants could stick to the packaging during surgery, which might interfere with the procedure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0333-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0333-2020 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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