Zimmer Biomet recalls certain spinal plates manufactured before January 2014 due to potential adhesion of non-highly polished implants to LDPE packaging. Affected items have specific item numbers.
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet is recalling spinal plates made before January 2014 with specific item numbers because non-highly polished implants might stick to the packaging. This could cause issues during surgery or implantation if the implant becomes stuck.
Non-highly polished implants may stick to the LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging during handling or surgery. This could potentially cause the implant to become detached from the surgical site or cause complications during implantation if the packaging material is not properly separated.
Surgical patients and medical professionals who received these specific spinal plates before January 2014. The risk is low as the issue involves packaging adhesion rather than direct harm to the patient.
Check for item numbers 47235801404, 47235802102, 47235802103, 47235802104, 47235802106, 47235802108, 47235802203, 47235802204, 47235802206, or 47235802208, 47235802210. Products manufactured before January 2014 are affected.
Identify if your spinal plate has one of the listed item numbers (47235801404, 47235802102, etc.) and was manufactured before January 2014.
The recall is due to non-highly polished implants potentially adhering to the LDPE packaging, which could cause issues during surgery or implantation.
Check if your spinal plate has the listed item numbers and was manufactured before January 2014. If so, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential for packaging adhesion during surgery, but the hazard level is low risk as it does not involve immediate harm to the patient.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0311-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0311-2020 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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