Zimmer Biomet recalls Orthopedic Salvage System Hybrid Poly Tibia Item #151811 due to potential ineffective cleaning processes. Affected products distributed from June 2016 to February 2019.
Cleaning processes potentially being ineffective
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific orthopedic implant product because cleaning processes might not work properly. This could lead to infection or other complications if the implant isn't cleaned well enough.
The cleaning processes for this orthopedic implant might not be effective, which could lead to infection or other complications. This is a risk during the implant's use or after surgery, but it's not an immediate danger.
Orthopedic surgeons and hospitals that used the affected Orthopedic Salvage System Hybrid Poly Tibia Item #151811 between June 2016 and February 2019 are likely affected. Patients receiving this implant are at risk if the cleaning process was ineffective.
Check for the product name 'Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia' and item number #151811. The affected products were distributed between June 2016 and February 2019.
Identify if your product matches the Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item #151811 distributed between June 2016 and February 2019.
The recall states that cleaning processes may be ineffective, which could lead to infection or complications, but the official notice does not specify if this is an immediate danger.
Check for the product name 'Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia' and item number #151811, which were distributed between June 2016 and February 2019.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so the official notice does not say what to do next.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2232-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2232-2019 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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