Zimmer Biomet recalls hip implants with LDPE packaging that may leave residue on the implant after removal. Affected units include specific lot numbers and sizes. 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 hip prostheses that may have LDPE packaging residue after removal. This residue could affect the implant's performance or fit. Affected units have specific lot numbers and sizes.
The LDPE bag packaging may stick to the highly polished surface of the implant after removal. This can leave residue that might affect the implant's fit or function.
People who own or use the recalled hip prosthesis with specific lot numbers and sizes are affected. Those with the implant installed are most at risk.
Check the product's lot numbers: 61744467, 61762055, 61783714, 62249024, 62249025, 62250377, 62250378, 62257221, 62257223, 62261916, 62261917. The product is a hip prosthesis, size 2, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions on handling the recalled implant.
The LDPE bag packaging may adhere to the highly polished surface of the implant, leaving residue that could affect its fit or function.
Check the lot numbers: 61744467, 61762055, 61783714, 62249024, 62249025, 62250377, 62250378, 62257221, 62257223, 62261916, 62261917. The product is a hip prosthesis, size 2, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented.
The recall does not require stopping use; contact Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1018-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1018-2018 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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