Zimmer Biomet recalls certain pressure sentinel guide wires due to potential sterility compromise from creases in the sealing area. Affected items expire before Sept 30, 2023. Contact for remedy.
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, risking loss of sterility during orthopedic surgery. This could lead to infections or other complications if the instrument is used without proper sterility.
Creases in the sealing area opposite the chevron opening can compromise the instrument's sterility. This means the guide wire might not be properly sterilized before surgery, increasing the risk of infection or other complications for patients.
Orthopedic 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 surgery with these instruments are at risk of infection if sterility is compromised.
Check for the item number 00-2228-024-00 on the guide wire packaging. The product expires before September 30, 2023. This is a single-use surgical instrument for orthopedic procedures.
Verify the expiration date is before September 30, 2023.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions on handling the recalled item.
The recall indicates potential sterility issues, so it is not safe to use without verification. Contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance.
Look for item number 00-2228-024-00 and check that the expiration date is before September 30, 2023.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for specific instructions on handling the recalled item.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0530-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0530-2019 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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