Zimmer Biomet recalls specific shoulder surgery instrument cases due to inadequate sterilization validation. Affected units may pose infection risks if reused without proper validation.
Lack of an adequate sterilization validation.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain shoulder surgery instrument cases because they lack proper sterilization validation. This could lead to infection risks if the cases are reused without proper validation.
The cases lack adequate sterilization validation, meaning they may not be properly cleaned and disinfected between uses. This could lead to infections if the cases are reused without proper validation.
Surgical teams and hospitals using the specific model numbers listed in the recall notice are most at risk. Patients undergoing shoulder surgery may be affected if their instruments are from the recalled cases.
Check for the item number 595509 on the case. Affected units include specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for lot numbers 262549, 266083, 1441011, M642860, 2881015, 3021022, 3081051, 2591050, 2771027, 3231028, MJ54320, MJ54330, MJ54350, MJ54340 on the case.
The cases lack adequate sterilization validation, which could lead to infection risks if reused without proper validation.
Check the lot numbers on the case to see if it is affected. If it is, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The recall notice does not specify a fix or remedy for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1960-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1960-2019 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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