Zimmer Biomet recalls specific tear drop guide wires due to potential sterile packaging seal failure. Affected items have unique lot numbers. Consumers should check their product details to determine if recalled.
Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain tear drop guide wires because their sterile packaging might fail, risking contamination. This could lead to infections if the wires are used without proper sterility.
The sterile packaging seal might fail, allowing contaminants to enter the packaging. This could lead to infections if the wires are used without proper sterility. The risk is low because the packaging failure is unlikely to happen frequently.
People who own or use Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wires with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall. Nail technicians and patients using these wires are most at risk.
Check the product label for the item number 47-2490-097-01 and lot numbers 63631719, 63668698, 63705230, 63705231, 63731168, 63771071, or 63787479.
Look for the item number 47-2490-097-01 and lot numbers listed in the recall.
The sterile packaging seal might fail, potentially allowing contaminants to enter the packaging and cause infections if the wires are used without proper sterility.
Check the product label for the item number 47-2490-097-01 and lot numbers 63631719, 63668698, 63705230, 63705231, 63731168, 63771071, or 63787479.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1472-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1472-2018 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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