Zimmer Biomet recalls specific lot numbers of Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 drill guides due to potential corrosion from incorrect raw materials. Affected items may require replacement to prevent long-term damage.
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 lots of Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 drill guides because they might corrode due to incorrect raw materials. This could lead to long-term damage if not fixed.
The drill guide may corrode because the supplier used incorrect raw materials during manufacturing. This corrosion could cause long-term damage to the surgical equipment over time, but it does not pose an immediate risk during normal use.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who use the recalled drill guides during knee surgeries. Patients receiving these procedures are at risk if the drill guide corrodes.
Check the item number on the drill guide: 32-420321. Look for lot numbers ZB160201, ZB160401, ZB161101, ZB170401, ZB170601, ZB170801, or ZB170901. These items were sold to medical facilities between specific dates.
Verify the item number is 32-420321 on the drill guide.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for guidance on replacement options.
Lot numbers ZB160201, ZB160401, ZB161101, ZB170401, ZB170601, ZB170801, and ZB170901.
The recall is for potential long-term corrosion, not an immediate risk of injury during normal use.
Check for item number 32-420321 and the listed lot numbers on the drill guide.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1736-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1736-2019 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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