Zimmer Biomet recalls certain M/L Taper Hip Prostheses with Kinective Technology (made before Oct 2015) due to potential black residue in the implant bag. 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. This residue could delay surgery or cause implant wear during the procedure.
The black residue comes from titanium plasma spray and the polyethylene bag. It may cause delays in surgery or lead to implant wear due to debris during the procedure.
Patients who received the recalled hip implants before October 2015 are affected. Those with the specific model and size (22.5) are most at risk.
Check for the model number 00-7713-022-00 on the implant packaging. The implants were made before October 2015 and come in size 22.5.
Look for the model number 00-7713-022-00 on the implant packaging.
The recall states the black residue is biocompatible but may delay surgery or cause implant wear due to debris.
The official notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking your implant packaging.
The implants were manufactured prior to October 2015.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2373-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2373-2018 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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