Zimmer Biomet recalls VERSYS hip prostheses with LDPE bag residue risk. Residue may cause implant surface issues. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item codes.
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 VERSYS hip prostheses because LDPE packaging bags can leave residue on the implants after removal. This residue might cause surface issues that could affect the implant's performance or longevity.
The LDPE packaging bags can stick to the highly polished implant surfaces. When the implant is removed from the bag, residue from the bag may remain on the implant, potentially causing surface irregularities.
Patients who received the recalled VERSYS hip prostheses with specific lot numbers and item codes are affected. Surgeons and medical facilities using these implants are at risk of potential surface issues.
Check for the item numbers 00-7843-013-11 or 00-7843-013-12 with lot numbers 61879448, 61768680, 77000811, 62029061, 61852818, 62116481, 61937672, or 62143765.
Identify the item number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your implant is affected.
The LDPE packaging bags may leave residue on the highly polished implant surfaces after removal, potentially causing surface issues.
Check the item number and lot numbers provided in the recall notice to see if your implant is affected. If it is, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The recall notice does not specify a fix or remedy for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1020-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1020-2018 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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