Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants for potential LDPE bag residue on the implant after removal from packaging. This could affect patients with severe knee pain and disability.
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 residue could cause issues for patients who have received these implants.
The LDPE packaging material may stick to the highly polished surface of the implants after they are removed from the bag. This can leave residue on the implant, which might cause issues for patients who have received these implants.
Patients who received the recalled hip or knee implants for severe knee pain and disability are most at risk. The recall applies to specific implant models sold between 2010 and 2020.
Check for the specific implant models listed in the recall: LCCK FEM IMPLANT SZ C-L, C-R, D-R, E-L, E-R, F-L, F-R. These implants were sold with the part numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify your implant model by checking the packaging or the part numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate action. You should check your implant model against the list provided in the recall notice.
The affected part numbers include 00-5994-013-91, 00-5994-013-92, 00-5994-014-92, and others listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not mention a risk of serious injury. The hazard is described as potential residue that could cause issues, but not serious harm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1037-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1037-2018 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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