Zimmer Biomet recalls certain pressure sentinel guide wires due to potential sterility compromise from creases in the sealing area. Affected items expire before September 30, 2023.
Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific surgical guide wires that may have creases in the sealing area, which could compromise sterility. This risk could lead to infections during surgery if the instrument is used without proper sterilization.
Creases in the sealing area on the end of the guide wire opposite the chevron opening can compromise the instrument's sterility. This could lead to infections during surgery if the instrument is used without proper sterilization.
Orthopaedic surgeons and surgical teams using the Zimmer Pressure Sentinel guide wires with item number 00-2228-024-00 that expire before September 30, 2023. Patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery with these instruments are at risk of infection.
Check for the item number 00-2228-024-00 on the guide wire packaging. The product expires before September 30, 2023 and is used in orthopaedic surgery for prosthesis implantation.
Verify the product expires before September 30, 2023.
The recall applies to specific guide wires used in orthopaedic surgery. If you have the item number 00-2228-024-00 expiring before September 30, 2023, contact your surgeon for guidance.
Look for the item number 00-2228-024-00 on the guide wire packaging. The product expires before September 30, 2023.
Check the product expiry date. If it expires before September 30, 2023, contact your surgeon for instructions on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0542-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0542-2019 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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