Zimmer Biomet recalls Metasul Taper Liner implants made before January 2014 due to risk of non-polished implants sticking to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item 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 Metasul Taper Liner implants made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants could stick to the LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery if the implant becomes stuck to the packaging.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration) during surgery. This could potentially cause the implant to become stuck to the packaging, which might interfere with the surgical procedure.
Patients who received Metasul Taper Liner implants made before January 2014 are likely affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these implants during procedures are at higher risk.
Check for item numbers starting with 00877000528 through 00877002340. Products were manufactured before January 2014.
Identify the item number on the implant packaging to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions on what to do with the affected implants.
The recall is due to non-highly polished implants potentially adhering to the LDPE packaging, which could interfere with surgical procedures.
Item numbers starting with 00877000528 through 00877002340, manufactured before January 2014.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; affected implants should be checked with Zimmer Biomet for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0334-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0334-2020 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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