Zimmer Biomet recalls M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology (size 11) 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 M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology (size 11) made before October 2015 because black residue in the polyethylene bag could delay surgery or cause implant wear. This affects patients who have received this specific hip implant.
The black residue comes from titanium plasma spray used to create the porous surface of the implant mixing with the polyethylene bag. This residue may cause delays in surgery or lead to implant wear due to debris during the healing process.
Patients who received the Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology (size 11) manufactured before October 2015 are most at risk. This recall applies to those who have this specific implant.
Check if your implant is labeled 'Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective Technology Cementless, Size 11' and was manufactured before October 2015. The product code numbers listed in the recall include 62432961 through 63161432.
Look for the product code numbers listed in the recall (62432961 through 63161432) on your implant packaging or documentation.
The recall states the black residue is biocompatible, but it may delay surgery or cause implant wear due to debris. This is a low-risk situation.
Yes, you should check your implant's product code numbers to see if it matches the recalled list. If it does, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The risk includes potential delays in surgery while finding a replacement device or surgical intervention due to wear caused by debris from the black residue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2366-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2366-2018 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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