Zimmer Biomet recalls hip prostheses from 2013 and earlier with item numbers 0100551102-0100551414 due to risk of implants sticking to LDPE packaging during surgery.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling hip replacement stems made before January 2014 because they might stick to the plastic packaging during surgery. This could cause delays or complications in the procedure.
The hip stem implants have a surface that isn't highly polished, which can cause them to adhere to the LDPE plastic packaging. This sticking could happen during surgery when the implant is being handled, potentially causing delays or complications.
Patients who received hip replacements using these specific implant models before January 2014 are most at risk. Surgeons and hospitals that used these products during that time may also need to check their records.
Check if your hip stem implant has item numbers starting with 0100551102 through 0100551414. Products made before January 2014 are included in this recall.
Look for item numbers starting with 0100551102 through 0100551414 on your hip stem implant.
The hip stem implants may stick to the LDPE plastic packaging during surgery due to a non-highly polished surface, which could cause delays or complications.
If you have an implant with the recalled item numbers made before January 2014, you should check with your surgeon about potential risks and next steps.
Check the item number on your hip stem implant; if it starts with 0100551102 through 0100551414 and was made before January 2014, it is part of this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0320-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0320-2020 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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