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 they are affected.
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 product is used without proper sterility.
The sterile packaging seal might fail, allowing contaminants to enter the product. This could lead to infections if the guide wire is used without proper sterility during medical procedures.
People who own or use the Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall. Those with medical procedures requiring sterile instruments are at higher risk.
Check the product's lot number against the list: 63631729, 63638177, 63645647, 63645648, 63662542, 63681727, 63690177, 63690178, 63733040, 63733041, 63733042, 63748389, 63753764, 63758424, 63771141, 63780123, 63787478, 63826236, 77006549, 77006550, 77006551, 77006553, 77006558, 63836288.
Compare your product's lot number with the list provided in the recall to see if it is affected.
Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire with 3.0 mm diameter, 70 cm length, and item number 47-2490-098-00.
Check the lot number on your product against the list: 63631729, 63638177, 63645647, 63645648, 63662542, 63681727, 63690177, 63690178, 63733040, 63733041, 63733042, 63748389, 63753764, 63758424, 63771141, 63780123, 63787478, 63826236, 77006549, 77006550, 77006551, 77006553, 77006558, 63836288.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1467-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1467-2018 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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