Zimmer Biomet recalls specific VERSYS hip prosthesis models due to potential LDPE packaging residue on implants after removal. Affected units have lot numbers 61993635, 61987936, 62011961, 61721714, 62097225. Contact for remedy 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 certain VERSYS hip prosthesis models because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the implants after removal. This could affect the implant's performance or safety. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item numbers listed in the recall notice.
The LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging material may stick to the highly polished surface of the hip implants. This residue could potentially affect the implant's performance or safety after removal from the packaging.
Patients who received the recalled VERSYS hip prosthesis models during surgery are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers and item numbers of the implants.
Check the lot numbers: 61993635, 61987936, 62011961, 61721714, or 62097225. The item number is 00-7843-013-56 or 00-7843-013-06. These units were sold with the specific VERSYS 6-inch beaded FC 13x160mm LM body neck and standard neck prosthesis.
Review the lot numbers and item numbers on your implant packaging to confirm if it is affected.
LDPE packaging may adhere to the highly polished surface of the implants, leaving residue that could affect performance or safety after removal.
Lot numbers 61993635, 61987936, 62011961, 61721714, and 62097225.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly 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-1023-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1023-2018 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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