Zimmer Biomet recalls 2.2mm x 28in guide wires with elevated bacterial endotoxin levels due to cleaning issues. Affected lots listed in the recall notice.
Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain guide wires that may have bacterial endotoxin and debris from improper cleaning. This could pose a risk during medical procedures if the wires are used without proper sterilization.
The guide wires may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris due to a cleaning issue. This could lead to infections or complications during medical procedures if the wires are not properly sterilized.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who use these guide wires for implant procedures. Patients receiving surgeries with these devices may be at risk if the wires are not properly sterilized.
Check the lot numbers listed in the recall notice: 323740, 323770, 323870, 323970, 324050, 957830, 957880, 323840, 323890, 323910, 323930, 957800, 987260, 987480, 987720, 485140, 486100, 485470, 485850, 069570, 069980, 070100, 977580, 977670, 977690, 977700, 977710, 977720, 977730, 977750, 661460, 661440, 661450, 161370, 166860, 166870, 166870R, 108410, 108350, 108380, 108390, 108400, 108430, 108450, 472150, 392630, 392650, 392660, 392680, 233870, 233900, 471850, 471860, 471870, 472140, 472160, 036430, 036390, 036370, 036360, 036400, 036450, 036380, 036410, 036420, 036440, 036460, 121498, 212067, 270142, 270144, 270146, 270149, 270151, 270153, A3WAA7, A3WAB7, A3WAC7, A4WAA7, A4WAC7, A4WAD7, AD4AB7000, ADJAB7000, AP8AC7, AP8AD7000, B3TAH7, BA8AA7, BY3AB7, C25AA7, C25AB7, C4YAA7, CA3AA7, CD8AA7, CW3AA7, CW3AB7, CW3AC7, D38AC7, D3CAC7, D3CAF7, D4EAD7, D4EADA, D5VAJ7, D66AD7, DF9AA7, DH6AA7, DH6AA7R, DN5AJ7, DV3AA7, DW7AA7, DW7AAA, E2PAD7, E2PAE7, E2PAG7, E2YAD7, E36AC7, E45AD7, E4EAB7, E55AD7, E55AE7, E5CAB7, E5CAC7, E5VAJ7, EG9AA7, EP2AC7, EP9AC7, ES5AA7, EY2AC7, EY9AA7, FB1AA7, FB1AB7, FB8AB7, FB8AC7, W35AD7000, WS1AJ7000, XE7AW7000, Y1KAB7000, Y98AA7000, YJ7AA7000, Z78AA7000, ZJ2AA7000, ZJ5AA7000, ZJ5AAA.
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your guide wire is affected.
The guide wires may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and debris due to a cleaning issue, which could lead to infections or complications during medical procedures if not properly sterilized.
Check the lot numbers listed in the recall notice: 323740, 323770, 323870, 323970, 324050, 957830, 957880, 323840, 323890, 323910, 323930, 957800, 987260, 987480, 987720, 485140, 486100, 485470, 485850, 069570, 069980, 070100, 977580, 977670, 977690, 977700, 977710, 977720, 977730, 977750, 661460, 661440, 661450, 161370, 166860, 166870, 166870R, 108410, 108350, 108380, 108390, 108400, 108430, 108450, 472150, 392630, 392650, 392660, 392680, 233870, 233900, 471850, 471860, 471870, 472140, 472160, 036430, 036390, 036370, 036360, 036400, 036450, 036380, 036410, 036420, 036440, 036460, 121498, 212067, 270142, 270144, 270146, 270149, 270151, 270153, A3WAA7, A3WAB7, A3WAC7, A4WAA7, A4WAC7, A4WAD7, AD4AB7000, ADJAB7000, AP8AC7, AP8AD7000, B3TAH7, BA8AA7, BY3AB7, C25AA7, C25AB7, C4YAA7, CA3AA7, CD8AA7, CW3AA7, CW3AB7, CW3AC7, D38AC7, D3CAC7, D3CAF7, D4EAD7, D4EADA, D5VAJ7, D66AD7, DF9AA7, DH6AA7, DH6AA7R, DN5AJ7, DV3AA7, DW7AA7, DW7AAA, E2PAD7, E2PAE7, E2PAG7, E2YAD7, E36AC7, E45AD7, E4EAB7, E55AD7, E55AE7, E5CAB7, E5CAC7, E5VAJ7, EG9AA7, EP2AC7, EP9AC7, ES5AA7, EY2AC7, EY9AA7, FB1AA7, FB1AB7, FB8AB7, FB8AC7, W35AD7000, WS1AJ7000, XE7AW7000, Y1KAB7000, Y98AA7000, YJ7AA7000, Z78AA7000, ZJ2AA7000, ZJ5AA7000, ZJ5AAA.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall Z-0529-2020 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0529-2020 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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