Zimmer Biomet recalls specific partial knee drill guides due to potential corrosion from incorrect raw materials. Affected items include Lot Numbers ZB160601 to ZB170601. Contact for return instructions.
Incorrect raw material used by the supplier in the manufacturing of the screw component, which could potentially lead to corrosion.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain partial knee drill guides that may have corrosion issues from incorrect raw materials. This could affect surgical procedures and requires immediate attention from medical professionals using the product.
The drill guides were made with incorrect raw materials that could cause corrosion. This corrosion might lead to complications during surgical procedures, such as equipment failure or unintended tissue damage.
Medical professionals using the specific drill guides with Lot Numbers ZB160601 to ZB170601. Surgeons and orthopedic specialists are most at risk during surgical procedures.
Check for Lot Numbers ZB160601, ZB170201, or ZB170601 on the drill guide packaging. The product is a Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide with Item Number 32-421060.
Look for Lot Numbers ZB160601, ZB170201, or ZB170601 on the drill guide packaging.
The Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide with Item Number 32-421060 and Lot Numbers ZB160601, ZB170201, or ZB170601.
Check the lot number on the packaging; affected items have Lot Numbers ZB160601, ZB170201, or ZB170601.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1740-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1740-2019 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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