Zimmer Biomet recalls hip implants with LDPE packaging that may leave residue on implants after removal. Affected units include specific lot numbers and sizes. Consumers should contact the company for details.
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling hip prostheses that may have LDPE packaging residue after removal. This residue could affect implant performance or long-term function. Affected units have specific lot numbers and sizes.
The LDPE packaging material may stick to the highly polished implant surface after removal, leaving residue. This residue could potentially interfere with the implant's function or long-term performance.
Patients who received the recalled hip prostheses with lot numbers 61779346 or 61783708 are affected. Those with the specific size 0 STD hip implants are most at risk.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: 61779346 or 61783708. The product is a hip prosthesis, size 0 STD, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled product.
The recalled product is Zimmer Biomet hip prostheses with lot numbers 61779346 or 61783708, size 0 STD, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: 61779346 or 61783708. The product is a hip prosthesis, size 0 STD, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1016-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1016-2018 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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