Zimmer Biomet recalls CR-FLEX porous hip and knee implants with LDPE packaging that may leave residue on implants after removal. This could affect surgical outcomes. Affected models include specific part numbers listed in the 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 CR-FLEX porous hip and knee implants because the LDPE packaging may leave residue on the implants after they're removed from the bag. This could potentially affect the implant's performance or surgical outcome. If you own one of the affected models, you should contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The LDPE (low-density polyethylene) bag packaging used for these implants may adhere to the highly polished surface of the implants. After the implant is removed from the bag, residue from the LDPE bag can remain on the implant, potentially affecting its performance or surgical outcome.
Patients who received the recalled CR-FLEX porous hip or knee implants with specific part numbers listed in the recall notice. The risk is low as the residue is unlikely to cause serious injury but could affect surgical outcomes.
Check if your implant has a part number listed in the recall notice, which includes specific combinations like '65-5952-013-01' or '00-5750-013-01'. The recall covers CR-FLEX porous hip and knee implants with these part numbers.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get instructions on next steps.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation of use. The hazard is low risk and does not cause serious injury.
The affected part numbers are listed in the recall notice, including combinations like '65-5952-013-01' and '00-5750-013-01'.
Check the part number on your implant against the list of affected part 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-1032-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1032-2018 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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