Zimmer Biomet recalls certain G-PIN guide wires due to potential sterile barrier breaches causing infection risk. Affected items have specific model numbers and were sold in the US. Consumers should contact the company for details.
The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific G-PIN guide wires that may have packaging issues leading to sterile barrier breaches. This could increase the risk of infection during medical procedures.
The guide wires were packaged in a configuration that didn't properly verify sterile barriers. This could allow contamination, increasing infection risk during surgery.
Medical professionals using these guide wires for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these implants could face infection if the sterile barrier is compromised.
Check for model numbers 286530, 300210, : 413620, 448170, 548100, 570250, 626810, 638980, 700950, 758900, 828020, 828040, 932250, 244880, 244890, 125970, 150380, 298880, 754180, 571170, 198490, 800020, 399250. These items were sold for use in bone procedures.
Identify the model number on the packaging or label to confirm if it's affected.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions on handling affected items.
The recall is due to potential sterile barrier breaches in the packaging, which could lead to infection risk during surgery.
Affected model numbers include 286530, 300210, 413620, 448170, 548100, 570250, 626810, 638980, 700950, 758900, 828020, 828040, 932250, 244880, 244890, 125970, 150380, 298880, 754180, 571170, 198490, 800020, and 399250.
Look for the specific model numbers listed in the recall notice on the packaging or label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2237-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2237-2018 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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