Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants for potential LDPE bag residue on the implant after removal from packaging. This may affect patients with osteoarthritis or joint injuries. No action needed for most users.
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 residue from the LDPE packaging left on the implant after removal. This could cause issues during surgery or implant fitting. The recall does not require immediate action for most users.
The LDPE (polyethylene) packaging may stick to the highly polished surface of the implant after removal, leaving residue. This could potentially affect the implant's fit or function during surgery or after implantation.
Patients who received these specific Zimmer Biomet hip or knee implants for osteoarthritis, joint injuries, or revision surgeries. Those with cemented implants are most at risk if residue affects the implant's fit.
Check for the product codes listed in the recall notice (e.g., 00-5790-020-00, 00-5790-021-00). These implants are for cemented use only and are indicated for patients with specific joint conditions.
Look for the specific product codes listed in the recall notice (e.g., 00-5790-020-00, 00-5790-021-00) on the implant packaging.
No action is required for most users. The recall does not include a remedy, so patients can continue using the implants as intended.
The residue may affect the implant's fit or function during surgery or after implantation, but the recall does not specify serious injury risks.
Yes, these implants are designed for cemented use and are intended for patients with specific joint conditions. The recall addresses a potential packaging issue, not a safety hazard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1055-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1055-2018 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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