Zimmer Biomet recalls hip joint replacement systems made before January 2014 due to risk of implants sticking to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific model numbers listed in the recall notice.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling hip joint replacement systems made before January 2014 because non-highly polished implants might stick to the original LDPE packaging. This could cause issues during surgery or after implantation.
The implants may adhere to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging during handling or storage. This could potentially cause the implant to become stuck in the packaging material, which might interfere with surgical procedures or post-operative implant placement.
Patients who have received hip joint replacements made before January 2014 with the listed model numbers are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these specific implants are also at risk.
Check if your hip replacement system has model numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 00151504232, 00400500060, etc.) and was manufactured before January 2014.
Review the model numbers on your hip replacement system to see if they match the list provided in the recall notice.
No, the recall applies only to hip replacements manufactured before January 2014.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required unless you have the listed model numbers and were manufactured before January 2014.
The recall states that non-highly polished implants may adhere to LDPE packaging, but no specific injury mechanism is described. The hazard level is 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-0318-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0318-2020 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.
