Zimmer Biomet recalls certain long flex drill bits due to incorrect expiration date on labels. This may lead to using expired medical devices. Affected items have specific lot numbers.
Expiration date incorrectly listed on the label
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific long flex drill bits used in soft tissue to bone repairs because their expiration dates are listed incorrectly on the labels. This could mean the devices are expired and unsafe for medical use.
The expiration date on the label is incorrect, which means the drill bits could be expired. Using expired medical devices might lead to improper healing or infection risks during surgery.
Medical professionals who purchased the recalled drill bits with lot numbers 053940, 545740, 067490, 664610, 165770, 676180, 165830, 688250, 415590, or 860050 are likely affected. Surgeons and orthopedic specialists using these bits for shoulder, foot and ankle, knee, hand and wrist, or hip repairs are at most risk.
Check the label for the lot numbers: 053940, 545740, 067490, 664610, 165770, 676180, 165830, 688250, 415590, or 860050. These drill bits are used for soft tissue to bone repairs in shoulder, foot and ankle, knee, hand and wrist, or hip procedures.
Look for the lot numbers listed: 053940, 545740, 067490, 664610, 165770, 676180, 165830, 688250, 415590, or 860050 on the drill bit packaging.
The expiration date on the label is incorrect, which could mean the drill bits are expired and unsafe for medical use.
Check the label for the lot numbers listed: 053940, 545740, 067490, 664610, 165770, 676180, 165830, 688250, 415590, or 860050. If you have one of these lot numbers, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
Using expired medical devices could lead to improper healing or infection risks during surgery.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3252-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-3252-2018 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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