Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip implants made before Oct 2015 due to potential black residue in polyethylene bags. This residue may delay surgery or cause wear. Affected models include specific sizes and serial numbers.
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 made before October 2015 that may contain black residue in their packaging. This residue could delay surgery or cause implant wear during procedures.
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 implant during surgery.
Patients who received this specific hip implant model before October 2015 are affected. Those with the implant in their body are at risk of delayed surgery or implant wear.
Check for the model name 'Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology' and size 15. Serial numbers listed in the recall notice include many 10-digit numbers starting with 61 or 62.
Look for the model name and size 15 on the implant packaging or documentation.
The recall states the residue may delay surgery or cause wear, but it is biocompatible. Patients with the implant in their body are at risk of these issues.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the affected model.
The residue is a combination of titanium plasma spray used to create the porous surface and the polyethylene bag material.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2369-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2369-2018 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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