Zimmer Biomet recalls certain CR-FLEX hip and knee implants that may have LDPE bag residue after removal, potentially affecting implant surface. Affected models include CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-R MINUS through E-R MINUS.
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 affect the implant's surface and performance.
The LDPE packaging material may stick to the highly polished surface of the implants, leaving residue after the implant is removed from the bag. This residue could potentially affect the implant's surface and performance.
Patients with severe knee pain and disability who received the recalled CR-FLEX PCT FEM implants between 2010 and 2020 are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers listed in the notice.
Check if your implant model is listed as CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-R MINUS through E-R MINUS. The product was sold with specific model numbers including 00-5950-013-06 to 00-5950-017-06.
Identify your implant model by checking the packaging or label for the specific model numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate action; check your implant model to see if it is affected.
The LDPE packaging may leave residue on the implant surface, which could affect performance, but the risk is low and does not cause serious injury.
Your implant is affected if it matches the model numbers listed in the recall notice, such as CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-R MINUS through E-R MINUS.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1049-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1049-2018 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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