Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants due to LDPE bag residue potentially adhering to implants after removal. Affected products include specific sizes and model numbers. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
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 bag residue left on the implant after removal. This residue could affect the implant's performance or safety during surgery.
The LDPE packaging material may stick to the highly polished surface of the implants after they are removed from the bag. This residue could potentially interfere with the implant's function or safety during surgical procedures.
Patients who received the recalled hip or knee implants from Zimmer Biomet. Those with implants that match the listed model numbers and sizes are most at risk.
Check if your implant has a model number starting with 'CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE' or 'CR POROUS FEM COMP SIZE' and matches one of the listed serial numbers. The recall includes specific sizes like BMR, C/R, D/R, E/R, F/R, G/L, H/L, H/R, E/L, and H/R.
Identify your implant's model number and serial number to see if it matches the recalled items listed in the notice.
The recall does not require stopping use; it is a safety check for potential residue. Contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly to confirm if your implant is affected and to get guidance on next steps.
Check the model number and serial number against the list provided in the recall notice, which includes specific sizes and numbers like CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BMR.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1041-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1041-2018 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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