Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip implants (size 17.5) 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 Biomet is recalling hip implants with Kinective technology made before October 2015 because black residue inside 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 could delay surgery if the implant is found to have debris, or cause wear during surgery due to the debris.
Patients who received the Zimmer Biomet M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology cementless, size 17.5 implants made before October 2015 are most at risk. The recall targets individuals who had surgery with these specific implants.
Check if your implant is labeled 'Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective Technology Cementless, Size 17.5' and was manufactured before October 2015. The product code starts with 00-7713-017-00.
Identify if your implant matches the description: Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology cementless, size 17.5, made before October 2015.
The recall states the residue is biocompatible, but it may delay surgery or cause implant wear due to debris.
If you have the recalled implant, check with your surgeon about potential delays or surgical adjustments.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly to discuss next steps with your surgeon.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2371-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2371-2018 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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