Zimmer Biomet recalls specific tear drop guide wires due to potential sterile packaging seal failure. Affected items include lot numbers 63733044-77006548. No remedy is specified in the recall notice.
Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain tear drop guide wires for possible packaging seal failure. This could lead to contamination of the sterile product, but the recall does not include a remedy.
The sterile packaging seal might fail, potentially allowing contamination of the product. This could lead to infection or other complications during medical procedures.
Users of the Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire with the specified lot numbers are affected. Patients undergoing nail procedures are at risk if the packaging fails.
Check the item number 47-2490-098-01 on the product. Affected lot numbers are 63733044, 63748390, 63748391, 77006546, 77006547, and 77006548.
Identify the item number and lot numbers to confirm if your product is affected.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy.
The sterile packaging seal might fail, potentially leading to contamination of the product.
Check the item number 47-2490-098-01 and lot numbers 63733044-77006548.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1468-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1468-2018 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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