Zimmer Biomet recalls certain TM Ankle and Ankle Talus implants made before January 2014 due to risk of implants adhering to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers. Consumers should contact Zimmer Biomet for details.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain ankle implants made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants might stick to the original LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery or implant placement. Affected customers should contact Zimmer Biomet for instructions.
The implants may stick to the LDPE packaging during surgery or implant placement, potentially causing complications. This is a packaging issue that could affect how the implant is handled or positioned.
Patients who received the recalled ankle implants before January 2014 are most at risk. Current users of these implants should contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance.
Check for item numbers starting with 00450001100 through 00450002600 on the implant packaging. The implants were made before January 2014.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for specific instructions on handling the recalled implants.
The recall indicates a potential issue with how the implants adhere to packaging, but the implants themselves are not unsafe. Affected customers should contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for instructions on handling the recalled implants. They will provide specific steps based on your situation.
The implants 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-0306-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0306-2020 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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