Zimmer Biomet recalls Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System Guide Wire Bullet Tip 2.4mm with potential sterile packaging seal failure. Affected lot numbers include 63655999, 63715:685, 63731170, 63733045, 63812299.
Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific guide wire used in spinal surgery due to a potential failure in the sterile packaging seal. This could lead to contamination of the device, posing a risk to patient safety during surgery.
The sterile packaging seal may fail, potentially allowing contamination of the guide wire. This could lead to infections or other complications during spinal surgery if the device is not properly sterilized.
Surgical teams using the Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System Guide Wire Bullet Tip 2.4 mm Diameter with the listed lot numbers. Patients undergoing spinal surgery are at risk if the device is used without proper sterility.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: 63655999, 63715685, 63731170, 63733045, or 63812299. The product is a 2.4 mm diameter guide wire used in spinal surgery procedures.
Verify the lot number on the packaging against the listed numbers: 63655999, 63715685, 63731170, 63733045, or 63812299.
The product may have a potential failure in the sterile packaging seal, which could lead to contamination. Affected units should be checked against the lot numbers and handled with caution.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches the listed numbers, contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance on next steps.
Look for the lot numbers 63655999, 63715685, 63731170, 63733045, or 63812299 on the packaging of the Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System Guide Wire Bullet Tip 2.4 mm Diameter.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1471-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1471-2018 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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