Zimmer recalls M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology (size 12.5) 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 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 that time period.
The black residue comes from titanium plasma spray and the polyethylene bag. It may cause delays in finding a replacement implant or lead to wear on the hip joint due to debris.
Patients who received Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology (size 12.5) made before October 2015 are affected. Those with the implant are most at risk of delayed surgery or implant wear.
Check for the product name 'Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective Technology Cementless, Size 12.5' and model numbers listed in the recall notice. The implants were made before October 2015.
Identify if your implant matches the product name and model numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall states the black residue is biocompatible but may cause delays in surgery or implant wear. It is not immediately dangerous but requires attention.
Check for the product name 'Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective Technology Cementless, Size 12.5' and model numbers listed in the recall notice. The implants were made before October 2015.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2367-2018 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-2367-2018 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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