Zimmer Biomet recalls M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology (size 9) 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 they may contain black residue in the packaging. This residue could delay surgery or cause implant wear during procedures.
The black residue comes from titanium plasma spray used to create the implant's porous surface and the polyethylene bag. This residue may cause delays in surgery or lead to implant wear if debris enters the joint during procedures.
Patients who received the recalled hip implants (size 9) before October 2015 are most at risk. The recall affects individuals who have the specific implant model and serial numbers listed.
Check for the model name 'Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology' and size 9. The recall covers implants manufactured before October 2015 with specific serial numbers listed in the record.
Review the implant's model, size, and serial numbers to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
The recalling firm states the residue is biocompatible, but it may cause delays in surgery or implant wear.
Yes, check your implant details against the list of recalled items to see if you need to contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The residue could delay surgery while finding a replacement device or cause wear from debris during procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2375-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2375-2018 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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