Zimmer Biomet recalls certain knee implants due to LDPE packaging residue potentially adhering to implants. Affected models include specific sizes and left/right knees. Contact for return instructions.
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 knee implants that may have LDPE packaging residue on the implant after removal. This residue could cause issues with the implant's function or longevity.
The LDPE bag packaging may stick to the highly polished surface of the implant after it's removed from the bag. This can leave residue on the implant, which might affect its performance or longevity.
Patients who received one of the specific knee implant models listed in the recall are affected. Those with the recalled implants are most at risk.
Check for the specific model numbers listed in the recall: 00-5926-011-01 through 00-5926-015-02. These models are for left and right knees in sizes 1 through 5.
Review the model numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your implant is affected.
The LDPE bag packaging may adhere to the highly polished surface of the implant, leaving residue that could affect its performance.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
The hazard involves potential residue on the implant, which could affect function or longevity, but the recall indicates low risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1052-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1052-2018 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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