Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants due to LDPE packaging residue that may remain on implants after removal from bags. Affected models include CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE C/L, C/R, D/L, D/R, E/L, E/R, F/L, F/R, G/L, G/R. No remedy specified in recall notice.
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 hip and knee implants that may have LDPE plastic bag residue left on the implant after removal from packaging. This residue could potentially cause issues during surgery or implant integration. The recall covers specific model sizes and serial numbers listed in the notice.
The LDPE (low-density polyethylene) plastic packaging may adhere to the highly polished surface of the implants, leaving residue on the implant after it is removed from the bag. This residue could potentially interfere with the implant's integration or function, but the risk is considered low as it does not cause immediate harm during normal use.
Patients who received one of the listed hip or knee implants (CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE models) between the dates indicated by the serial numbers. The risk is minimal as the residue is unlikely to cause serious harm during normal use.
Check if your implant is one of the CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE models listed in the recall (C/L, C/R, D/L, D/R, E/L, E/R, F/L, F/R, G/L, G/R). The specific serial numbers are provided in the recall notice.
Review the list of affected model numbers and serial numbers provided in the recall notice to determine if your implant is included.
The recall is due to LDPE plastic packaging potentially leaving residue on the highly polished surface of the implants after removal from the bag, which could affect implant integration.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or action required for affected implants. You should check with Zimmer Biomet directly for further instructions.
Review the list of affected model numbers (CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE C/L, C/R, D/L, D/R, E/L, E/R, F/L, F/R, G/L, G/R) and serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1042-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1042-2018 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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