Zimmer Biomet recalls certain elbow replacement devices due to elevated bacterial endotoxin levels from cleaning issues. Affected models include LT DISC ULNA, RT DISC ULNA, and others with specific item numbers. No remedy is provided in the recall notice.
Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific elbow replacement devices because cleaning issues left harmful bacterial endotoxins on the products. This could pose a risk of infection or other complications if the devices are used.
The devices contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris due to a cleaning issue. This could lead to infections or other complications if the devices are implanted.
Patients who have received one of the recalled elbow replacement devices. The risk is primarily for individuals who have undergone surgery with these specific models.
Check for the specific item numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 114754, 114755, etc.) or the UDI codes provided. The products were sold as total elbow replacements.
Review the item numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall notice to determine if your device is affected.
The recall notice does not provide a remedy; no action is required beyond checking if your device is affected.
The affected devices include specific elbow replacement models with item numbers such as 114754, 114755, 114744, and others listed in the recall notice.
Compare your device's item number or UDI code with the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0532-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0532-2020 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.
