Zimmer Biomet recalls certain periarticular locking plates manufactured before January 2014 due to risk of implants adhering to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific model numbers. Consumers should contact the company for details.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling periarticular locking plates made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants might stick to the original LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery if the implant doesn't separate properly from the packaging.
The implants may stick to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging during surgery because they are not highly polished. If the implant doesn't separate from the packaging, it could interfere with the surgical procedure.
Patients who received these specific periarticular locking plates for elbow surgery before January 2014 are likely affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these implants during procedures are at higher risk.
Check if your periarticular locking plate has model numbers starting with 47235800503 through 47235802415 or 47235810707 through 47235810815. Products made before January 2014 are affected.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled items.
The recall is for potential issues with the packaging during surgery, not for safety in normal use. If the implant separates from the packaging, it should be safe.
Check the model number on your implant. Affected items have specific numbers listed in the recall and were made before January 2014.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. Contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance on handling the affected items.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0317-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0317-2020 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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