Zimmer Biomet recalls specific CABLE-READY GTR implants due to potential adhesion of non-highly polished implants to LDPE packaging. Affected items include model numbers 00223200201-00223200202 and others listed. No immediate action is required per recall details.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain CABLE-READY GTR implants because non-highly polished implants might stick to the LDPE packaging. This could lead to improper implant placement during surgery. The recall does not require immediate action from users.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging. This could potentially cause improper implant placement during surgical procedures if the packaging is not properly handled. However, the hazard is not a direct risk to patient safety in normal use.
Surgical implants users and hospitals that purchased the specific model numbers listed. Patients and medical staff are at minimal risk as the hazard is not a direct safety threat during normal use.
Check for model numbers 00223200201, 00223200202, 77001932, 77001933, 77001878, 62176030, 62112090, or 62146839 on the implant packaging. These items were sold by Zimmer Biomet.
Review the implant packaging for model numbers listed in the recall notice.
No immediate action is required per the recall notice. The hazard is not urgent.
Affected model numbers include 00223200201, 00223200202, 77001932, 77001933, 77001878, 62176030, 62112090, and 62146839.
The recall indicates a potential for improper implant placement, but the hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0327-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0327-2020 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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