Zimmer Biomet recalls surgical screws and reamers made before January 2014 due to risk of implants sticking 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 surgical screws and reamers made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants might stick to the LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery if the implant becomes stuck.
Non-highly polished surgical implants can adhere to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging material. This could potentially cause the implant to become stuck during surgical procedures, leading to complications.
Surgical professionals and hospitals that use Zimmer Biomet's screws and reamers made before January 2014 are most at risk. The hazard is specific to the packaging and implant surface.
Check for model numbers 00579104100, 00579104200, 00579104300, 00579104400, 00579105400, and other listed numbers. Products were manufactured before January 2014.
Identify if your surgical instruments have the model numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions on how to handle affected items.
The recall is due to non-highly polished implants potentially adhering to the LDPE packaging, which could cause issues during surgery.
No, only specific model numbers made before January 2014 are affected.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for instructions 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-0322-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0322-2020 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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