Zimmer Biomet recalls certain 3.2MM X 510MM guide wires due to potential sterile barrier breaches causing infection risk. Affected items have specific model numbers and were sold for surgical use.
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 surgical guide wires that could lead to infection if sterile packaging is compromised. This recall affects medical professionals using these wires for bone implant procedures.
The guide wires were packaged in a configuration that may not properly protect against contamination. If the sterile barrier is breached during use, it could lead to infection in surgical patients.
Medical professionals who use these guide wires for surgical procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers used in orthopedic surgeries.
Check for model numbers 001390, 105790, 324290, 974210, 820900, 512140, 428260, 915580, 017930, 671970, 055480, 615280, 506500, 569970, 053580, 367190, 932620, 015010, 141060, 820240, 941850, 682590, 401830. These wires are used for bone implant procedures.
Verify if your guide wire has any of the listed model numbers: 001390, 105790, 324290, 974210, 820900, 512140, 428260, 915580, 017930, 671970, 055480, 615280, 506500, 569970, 053580, 367190, 932620, 015010, 141060, 820240, 941850, 682590, 401830.
The guide wires could lead to infection if the sterile barrier is breached during use, but this is a potential risk, not a guaranteed outcome.
Check for model numbers listed in the recall: 001390, 105790, 324290, 974210, 820900, 512140, 428260, 915580, 017930, 671970, 055480, 615280, 506500, 569970, 053580, 367190, 932620, 015010, 141060, 820240, 941850, 682590, 401830.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; affected items should be checked for model numbers to determine if they are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2240-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2240-2018 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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