Zimmer Biomet recalls specific caddy models for potential silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization. Affected units include lot numbers 453392 to 512868. Consumers should contact the company for details.
There is a potential for silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain caddy models used to carry surgical implants. The recall is due to a potential risk of silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization processes, which could lead to contamination of surgical instruments.
Silicone shedding can occur when the caddy is cleaned or sterilized, potentially contaminating surgical instruments. This contamination could lead to infections or other complications during procedures if the shed silicone comes into contact with instruments.
Healthcare professionals who use these caddies for carrying surgical implants and instruments during hospital sterilization processes are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers produced between certain dates.
Check the lot number on the caddy, which should be one of 453392, 453918, 453919, 469917, 475577, 481064, 481065, 486820, 498695, or 506818, 512867, 512868. These caddies are used in hospitals to carry surgical implants and instruments during inventory handling and sterilization.
Identify the lot number on the caddy to determine if it is affected (453392, 453918, 453919, 469917, 475577, 481064, 481065, 486820, 498695, 506818, 512867, or 512868).
The hazard is potential silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization, which could contaminate surgical instruments.
Check the lot number on the caddy; affected units have lot numbers 453392, 453918, 453919, 469917, 475577, 481064, 481065, 486820, 498695, 506818, 512867, or 512868.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0735-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0735-2019 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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