Zimmer Biomet recalls Compress and Mini Compress implants (item numbers 178350-178759) due to elevated bacterial endotoxin levels from cleaning issues. These devices are used for joint replacements and tumor resections. No remedy is listed in the official recall notice.
Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Compress and Mini Compress joint replacement implants (item numbers 178350-178759) because cleaning issues left bacterial endotoxins on the devices. This could pose a risk of infection during surgery. The recall does not include a specific remedy in the official notice.
The devices contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris due to a cleaning issue. This could increase the risk of infection during surgery, but the recall does not specify a mechanism for serious injury or death.
Patients who received these implants between January 2008 and May 2019 are likely affected. Surgeons and medical facilities that used these devices during that time may also be impacted.
Check if your implant has item numbers 178350 through 178759. These devices were manufactured between January 2008 and May 2019 and used for joint replacements, tumor resections, or revision surgeries.
Identify your implant's item number to confirm if it is in the recall range (178350-178759).
The official recall notice does not specify any remedy or action for affected users.
The recall states that elevated bacterial endotoxin levels could increase infection risk during surgery, but the exact risk level is not specified.
The implants were manufactured between January 2008 and May 2019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0519-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0519-2020 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.
