Zimmer Biomet recalls BIPOLAR METAL SHELL 48 MM OD hip implants due to LDPE bag residue potentially adhering to implants after removal from packaging. Affected items have specific item and lot numbers.
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 implants (BIPOLAR METAL SHELL 48 MM OD) because packaging material may leave residue on the implants after removal. This could affect the implant's performance or safety.
The LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging bag may stick to the highly polished implant surface after removal from the bag. This residue could potentially affect the implant's performance or safety.
Patients who received the specific hip implant model with item number 00-5001-048-00 and lot number 62202263 are affected. Those with this implant type are most at risk.
Check for the item number 00-5001-048-00 and lot number 62202263 on the packaging. This recall applies to hip implants used in total hip replacement procedures.
Look for item number 00-5001-048-00 and lot number 62202263 on the packaging of the hip implant.
The recall is for potential residue from packaging material, but Zimmer Biomet states it is a low-risk issue that may affect implant performance.
Check the packaging for item number 00-5001-048-00 and lot number 62202263. If you have this specific implant, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
Look for the item number 00-5001-048-00 and lot number 62202263 on the packaging of your hip implant.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1014-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1014-2018 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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