Zimmer Biomet recalls 2.7mm x18mm crosslock screws with wrong sizes (20mm or 18mm) that could cause injury during surgery. Affected lots: 029970 and 029980.
One lot of product labeled 2.7mm x18mm Lock Screw Square Drive (Lot 029970) contains 20mm locking screws and one lot of product labeled 2.7mm x 20mm Lock Screw Square Drive (Lot 029980) contains 18mm locking screws
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific crosslock screws that have the wrong size for surgical use. Using these screws could lead to improper bone fixation and potential injury during surgery.
The recalled screws have incorrect sizes: Lot 029970 includes 20mm screws instead of 18mm, and Lot 029980 includes 18mm screws instead of 20mm. This mismatch could cause improper bone fixation during surgery, leading to complications.
Surgical professionals and patients who received the recalled screws for hand, foot, or small bone procedures. Those with the specific lot numbers are most at risk.
Check the lot number on the packaging: Lot 029970 for 20mm screws or Lot 029980 for 18mm screws. The product is labeled as 2.7mm x18mm or 2.7mm x20mm crosslock screws.
Look for the lot number on the packaging: Lot 029970 or Lot 029980.
Lot 029970 contains 20mm screws instead of 18mm, and Lot 029980 contains 18mm screws instead of 20mm.
Check the lot number on the packaging: Lot 029970 or Lot 029980 for the specific size mismatch.
The recall 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-0709-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0709-2019 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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