Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants that may have LDPE packaging residue. This could affect joint implants for osteoarthritis and other conditions. 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 residue from LDPE packaging. This residue could potentially affect the implant's performance after removal from the bag.
The LDPE bag packaging may stick to the highly polished implant surface, leaving residue. This residue could potentially affect the implant's performance after it is removed from the bag.
Patients with the recalled hip or knee implants for osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or severe joint conditions. Those who received the implant after the specified date are most at risk.
Check for the product name and model number on the implant packaging. The specific model recalled is '00-5926-014-02 Knee PFJ FEM, CEMENTED, SZ . The recall applies to implants sold for osteoarthritis and other joint conditions.
Look for the model number '00-5926-014-02 Knee PFJ FEM, CEMENTED, SZ 4, RIGHT' on the implant packaging.
The specific model is '00-5926-014-02 Knee PFJ FEM, CEMENTED, SZ 4, RIGHT'.
Check the implant packaging for the model number '00-5926-014-02 Knee PFJ FEM, CEMENTED, SZ 4, RIGHT'.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for further 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-1053-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1053-2018 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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