Zimmer Biomet recalls cable buttons for NCB Polyaxial Locking Plates due to risk of non-highly polished implants adhering to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers and were sold in certain regions.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling cable buttons for NCB Polyaxial Locking Plates because non-highly polished implants might stick to the LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery if the implant becomes stuck in the packaging.
Non-highly polished implants can stick to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging material. This could cause the implant to become trapped during surgery, potentially leading to complications if not properly handled.
Surgical teams using Zimmer Biomet's NCB Polyaxial Locking Plates with the specific cable button model are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these implants may be affected if the button sticks to packaging.
Check for the item number 47223206001 on the cable button. The product was sold with specific model numbers and in certain regions.
Look for the item number 47223206001 on the cable button to confirm if it is affected.
The recall is happening because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging, which could cause issues during surgery.
Check for the item number 47223206001 on the cable button. Affected items were sold with specific model numbers and in certain regions.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0338-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0338-2020 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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