Zimmer Biomet recalls Lineum 4.35mm x 28mm Translation Screw (Model 14-524728) due to incorrect 24mm marking on tulip head. This could lead to improper spinal alignment during surgery. Affected patients should contact manufacturer for details.
Etching on the tulip head incorrectly states "24MM" instead of the correct "28MM" marking.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific spinal screw model because the marking on its tulip head incorrectly says '24mm' instead of '2.8mm'. This error could cause improper spinal alignment during surgery if the screw is used without correction.
The tulip head of the screw has an incorrect marking that says '24mm' instead of '28mm'. This could lead to improper spinal alignment during surgery if the screw is used without correction, potentially causing complications in spinal stabilization.
Patients who received the Lineum 4.35mm x 28mm Translation Screw (Model 14-524728) for spinal surgery are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using this model during procedures are at risk of misalignment.
Check for the model number 14-524728 on the Lineum 4.35mm x 28mm Translation Screw. The screw was sold with lot number M26888.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled screw.
The recall is due to an incorrect marking that could lead to improper spinal alignment during surgery, but the screw itself is not inherently dangerous if used correctly.
Check for the model number 14-524728 on the Lineum 4.35mm x 28mm Translation Screw, which was sold with lot number M26888.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled screw.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1735-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1735-2019 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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