Zimmer Biomet recalls specific partial knee drill guides due to potential corrosion from incorrect raw materials. Affected items have lot numbers ZB160101 and ZB160801. Contact for replacement.
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 corrode due to incorrect materials. This could cause complications during surgery. Affected items have specific lot numbers.
The drill guide uses incorrect raw materials that can corrode over time. This corrosion might cause the guide to fail during surgery, potentially leading to implant issues.
Surgical teams using the recalled drill guides for knee replacements are most at risk. Patients receiving these implants may face complications if the drill guide corrodes.
Check for lot numbers ZB16010:1 and ZB160801 on the drill guide packaging or label. The product is part of the Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral system.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for replacement or further instructions.
Lot numbers ZB160101 and ZB160801 are affected.
The recall states potential corrosion, but no specific injury risk is mentioned.
Check the lot number on the drill guide packaging or label for ZB160101 or ZB160801.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1741-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1741-2019 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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