Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants due to LDPE packaging residue risk. Affected products may leave residue on implants after removal from packaging.
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 specific hip and knee implants that may have LDPE packaging residue on the implant after removal from the bag. This residue could potentially affect the implant's performance or fit.
The LDPE bag packaging for highly polished hip and knee implants may stick to the implant surface after removal from the bag. This can leave residue on the implant, which might affect its performance or fit.
Patients who received the recalled hip or knee implants with the specific model numbers listed in the recall notice. Those with the implants that were sold between the dates mentioned in the recall are most at risk.
Check for the model numbers 00-5990-014-02, 00-5990-015-02, or 00-5992-016-02 on the packaging or implant. These products were sold with Zimmer Biomet.
Look for the model numbers 00-5990-014-02, 00-5990-015-02, or 00-5992-016-02 on the packaging or implant.
The LDPE bag packaging may adhere to the highly polished surface of the implant, leaving residue on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
Check for the model numbers 00-5990-014-02, 00-5990-015-02, or 00-5992-016-02 on the packaging or implant.
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-1040-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1040-2018 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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