Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants due to LDPE packaging residue that may remain on implants after removal. Affected products include CR-FLEX POR FEM F-L, F-R, and G-L models. Consumers should contact the company 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 packaging residue left on the implant after removal. This residue could potentially cause issues during surgery or implant use, though the exact risk is not specified in the recall.
The LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging material may stick to the highly polished surface of the implants. This can leave residue on the implant after it is removed from the bag, which might cause problems during surgery or implant use.
Patients who received the CR-FLEX POR FEM F-L, F-R, or G-L hip/knee implants from Zimmer Biomet are affected. Those with severe knee pain or disability as indicated by the product are most at risk.
Check for the product codes 00-5952-016-01, 00-5952-016-01, 00-5952-016-06, or 00-5952-017-01 on the packaging or implant. These models were sold with specific serial numbers like 61774124, 61782595, and 11004288.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get instructions on next steps.
The LDPE packaging may adhere to the implant's surface, leaving residue that could cause issues during surgery or implant use.
Check for the product codes 00-5952-016-01, 00-5952-016-06, or 00-5952-017-01 on the packaging or implant, and look for serial numbers like 61774124, 61782595, or 11004288.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; contact Zimmer Biomet for details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1048-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1048-2018 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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