Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip implants manufactured before October 2015 due to potential black residue in polyethylene bags, which may delay surgery or cause wear. Affected models include specific part 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 the recalled hip implants before October 2015 are affected. Those with the specific part numbers listed in the recall are at risk of delayed surgery or implant wear.
Check for part numbers listed in the recall, such as 00-7711-004-40 or 61967700. The implants were manufactured before October 2015.
Review the part numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your implant is affected.
The recalling firm states the residue is biocompatible, but it may cause delays in surgery or implant wear.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
Yes, check the part numbers listed in the recall, such as 00-7711-004-40 or 61967700.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2361-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2361-2018 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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