Zimmer Biomet recalls certain Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Tray Bases (lot numbers 453392-512868) due to potential silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization. This may affect surgical implants handling in hospitals.
There is a potential for silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific models of surgical tray bases that may shed silicone during cleaning and sterilization. This could contaminate surgical implants if not properly handled, posing a risk to patient safety during procedures.
Silicone shedding can occur when the tray bases are cleaned or sterilized, potentially contaminating surgical implants. This contamination could lead to infections or other complications during surgery if the implants are not properly handled.
Hospitals and surgical teams using the recalled tray bases (lot numbers 45339: 453918-512868) are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these implants may be affected if contamination occurs.
Check the lot number on the tray base, which should be one of 453392, 453918, 453919, 469917, 475577, 481064, 481065, 486820, 498695, or 506818, 512868. These trays are used in hospitals for carrying surgical implants and instruments during sterilization.
Identify the lot number on the tray base to determine if it is in the recalled range (453392-512868).
The hazard is potential silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization, which could contaminate surgical implants.
Hospitals using the recalled tray bases (lot numbers 453392-512868) are affected.
Check the lot number on the tray base; if it matches any of 453392, 453918, 453919, 469917, 475577, 481064, 481065, 486820, 498695, 506818, or 512868, it is recalled.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0734-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0734-2019 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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