Zimmer Biomet recalls smooth guide wire with potential packaging seal failure. Affected items have specific lot numbers and item codes. Consumers should check their product details to determine if recalled.
Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific type of surgical guide wire due to potential failure of the sterile packaging seal. This could lead to contamination or infection if the wire is used without proper sterilization.
The sterile packaging seal might fail, allowing contaminants to enter the packaging. This could lead to infection or contamination if the wire is used without proper sterilization.
Surgical professionals and hospitals that purchased the specific lot numbers of the guide wire. Patients using this wire during procedures are at risk if the packaging fails.
Check for the item number 47-2237-038-00 and lot numbers 63645655, 63650115, 63650116, 63655995, 63655996, 63655997, or 63655998 on the packaging.
Look for the item number 47-2237-038-00 and lot numbers listed above on the packaging.
The recall is due to potential packaging seal failure, which could lead to contamination if the wire is used without proper sterilization. However, the product itself is not inherently dangerous if used correctly.
Check the product details to see if it matches the recalled item. If it does, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
Look for the item number 47-2237-038-00 and lot numbers 63645655 through 63655998 on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1476-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1476-2018 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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