Zimmer Biomet recalls NEXGEN LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL SIZE E-LT implants due to potential LDPE bag residue on implants after removal. This may affect patients with severe knee pain and disability.
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 NEXGEN LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL SIZE E-LT implants because LDPE packaging may leave residue on the implants after removal. This could cause issues for patients who have severe knee pain and disability.
The LDPE bag packaging for these implants may stick to the highly polished surface, leaving residue on the implant after it's removed from the bag. This residue could potentially cause issues for patients who have severe knee pain and disability.
Patients with severe knee pain and disability who use this implant are most at risk. The recall affects specific implant models sold under the NEXGEN LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL SIZE E-LT name.
Check for the model number 00-5962-015-52 on the implant packaging. This product was sold with the part number 11006115.
Look for the model number 00-5962-015-52 on the implant packaging or the part number 11006115 on the label.
The LDPE bag packaging may adhere to the highly polished surface of the implant, leaving residue after removal. This could affect patients with severe knee pain and disability.
Check the packaging for the model number 00-5962-015-52 or part number 11006115. If you have this model, contact Zimmer Biomet for more information.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix 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-1045-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1045-2018 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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