Zimmer Biomet recalls tear drop guide wires with creases in sealing area that may compromise sterility. Affected items expire before Sep 30, 2023. No remedy stated in recall notice.
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 tear drop guide wires that may have creases in the sealing area, compromising sterility. This could lead to infections during surgery if the wires are used without proper sterilization.
Creases in the sealing area on the end opposite the product's chevron opening can compromise the product's sterility. If the wire is not properly sterilized before use, it could lead to surgical site infections.
Surgical teams using Zimmer Natural Nail Tear Drop Guide Wires with item number 47-2490-098-00 that expire before September 30, 2023. Surgeons and surgical staff are most at risk due to potential infection.
Check for the item number 47-2490-098-00 on the packaging. The product expires before September 30, 2023. This is a single-use surgical instrument for orthopaedic procedures.
Verify the product expires before September 30, 2023.
The recall states that creases in the sealing area may compromise sterility, so it is not safe to use without proper sterilization.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
Look for the item number 47-2490-098-00 on the packaging and check that it expires before September 30, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0540-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0540-2019 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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