Zimmer Biomet recalls certain reverse shoulder implants made before January 2014 due to risk of metal adhering to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific model numbers. Consumers should check their product details.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific reverse shoulder implants made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants may stick to the plastic packaging. This could cause issues during surgery or implant placement if the packaging is not properly handled.
Non-highly polished implants can adhere to the LDPE (plastic) packaging. This could lead to the implant sticking to the packaging during surgery or implant placement, potentially causing complications.
Patients who received the recalled implants before January 2014 are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers produced by Zimmer Biomet.
Check if your implant has model numbers listed in the recall, such as 00434210613 or 32855090339. The product was manufactured before January 2014.
Identify your implant's model number from the list provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for further guidance on the recall.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE packaging, which could cause issues during surgery or implant placement.
Model numbers like 00434210613, 32855090339, and others listed in the recall notice are affected.
Yes, check your model number and contact Zimmer Biomet for specific 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-0299-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0299-2020 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
