Zimmer Biomet recalls specific Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) porous stems due to potential surgery extension risk if replacement parts are unavailable. Affected patients should contact the company for details.
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific medical device recall for two lots of the Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) and the Comprehensive Shoulder System. The investigation determined that the Mini Humeral Stem is potentially labeled as the Bowed IM Stem lot. The associated risk of this product issue is a potential extension of surgery <30 minutes if a replacement is readily available.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling two specific lots of Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) porous stems. This recall is due to a potential risk that surgery might extend beyond 30 minutes if a replacement part isn't readily available.
The product issue involves a potential mislabeling of the Mini Humeral Stem as the Bowed IM Stem lot. This could lead to surgery taking longer than 30 minutes if a replacement part isn't immediately available.
Patients who have received the specific Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) porous stems with item numbers 150394 or 068390 are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these parts during procedures are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Porous Stem' with item numbers 150394 or 068390. The recall applies to specific surgical implants used in orthopedic procedures.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for details about your specific product and next steps.
The Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Porous Stem with item numbers 150394 or 068390.
The recall is due to a potential risk that surgery might extend beyond 30 minutes if a replacement part isn't readily available.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; contact Zimmer Biomet for specific 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-0590-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0590-2019 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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