Zimmer recalls M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology (size 6) made before Oct 2015 due to potential black residue in polyethylene bags. This residue may delay surgery or cause wear from debris.
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 is recalling hip implants with Kinectiv technology made before October 2015 because they may contain black residue in the packaging. This residue could delay surgery or cause implant wear during surgery.
The black residue comes from titanium plasma spray and the polyethylene bag. It may cause delays in surgery or lead to implant wear if debris enters the joint during surgery.
Patients who received the recalled hip implants made before October 2015 are affected. Those with the specific model numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for model numbers: 00-7713-006-00, 62044925, 62571340, 62831345, 62869740, 62953032, 63068885, 63081184, 63089967. The implants were sold before October 2015.
Identify the model number on the implant packaging to confirm if it matches the recalled list.
The residue is biocompatible but may cause delays in surgery or lead to implant wear if debris enters the joint during surgery.
No action is required for the implant itself; the recall is for identification and potential surgical adjustment.
Contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance on next steps, as the recall involves potential surgical adjustments.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2364-2018 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-2364-2018 from Zimmer. 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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