Zimmer Biomet recalls M/L Taper Hip Prostheses with Kinective Technology (size 13.5) made before Oct 2015 due to potential black residue in polyethylene bags. This residue may delay surgery or cause wear during implant use.
M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology manufactured prior to October 2015 are being recalled due to the potential for black residue to be observed within the polyethylene bag containing the implant. The black residue is a combination of the titanium plasma spray used to create the porous surface of the implant and polyethylene bag containing the implant. The recalling firm states the residue is biocompatible. Risks include delay of surgery while locating a replacement device, and surgical intervention due to wear caused by debris.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling hip implants with Kinective Technology made before October 2015 because black residue in the packaging could delay surgery or cause implant wear. This affects patients who received these specific implants during surgery.
The black residue comes from titanium plasma spray used to create the implant's porous surface mixing with the polyethylene bag. This residue may cause delays in finding a replacement implant or lead to implant wear during surgery due to debris.
Patients who received the recalled Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prostheses with Kinective Technology (size 13.5) made before October 2015 are most at risk. The recall targets individuals who had surgery with these specific implants.
Check if your implant has the model number starting with 00-7713-013-00 and was manufactured before October 2015. The product was sold in the U.S. with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Verify if your implant has the model number starting with 00-7713-013-00 and was made before October 2015.
The recall states the black residue is biocompatible, but it may delay surgery or cause implant wear. If you have the recalled implant, contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance.
No action is needed if your implant is not part of this recall. Zimmer Biomet only recalls specific models made before October 2015.
Check the model number on your implant packaging. The recalled model starts with 00-7713-013-00 and was manufactured before October 2015.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2368-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2368-2018 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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