Zimmer Biomet recalls Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder Humeral Heads 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 Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder Humeral Heads made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants might stick to the original LDPE packaging. This could cause the implant to become dislodged during surgery or after implantation, potentially leading to complications.
The implants may not be highly polished, causing them to stick to the LDPE packaging. If the implant becomes dislodged during surgery or after implantation, it could lead to complications such as improper positioning or infection.
Patients who received the recalled Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder Humeral Heads before January 2014 are most at risk. The recall affects individuals who had surgery with these specific model numbers.
Check if your implant has model numbers starting with 0104555380 through 0104555525 and was made before January 2014. The product was sold by Zimmer Biomet.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for specific details about your implant model and whether it is affected.
No, only those with model numbers starting with 0104555380 through 0104555525 made before January 2014.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for details about your specific implant model and whether it is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk of the implant becoming dislodged, but the hazard is described as low risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0300-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0300-2020 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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