Zimmer Biomet recalls ball tip guide wires (3.2mm x 98cm) due to potential sterile barrier breaches causing infection risk. Affected items may have packaging design issues leading to contamination during surgical procedures.
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 ball tip guide wires that could have packaging design flaws causing sterile barrier breaches. This increases infection risk during surgical procedures if the wires are used without proper sterilization.
The guide wires are packaged in a configuration that may not properly verify sterile barriers. This could lead to breaches during surgical use, potentially exposing the surgical site to contaminants and causing infection.
Surgical professionals using Zimmer Biomet ball tip guide wires for implant insertion are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these wires could face infection if the sterile barrier is compromised.
Check for the product name 'BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX98CM' with model number 469060. These items were sold to surgical professionals for implant procedures.
Look for the model number 469060 on the packaging of the ball tip guide wire.
The firm recalls these guide wires due to potential sterile barrier breaches from packaging design issues, which could lead to infection during surgical procedures.
Check for the model number 469060 on the packaging of the ball tip guide wire (3.2mm x 98cm).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2232-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2232-2018 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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