Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implant packaging that may leave residue on implants after removal. Affected products include specific LPS PRECOAT SRF HDN FEM SZ models sold in the US. No remedy is stated in the recall notice.
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 implant packaging that may leave residue on the implants after removal. This could potentially affect the implant's performance or safety, though the recall does not specify a remedy.
The LDPE bag packaging for highly polished hip and knee implants may stick to the implant surface after removal, leaving residue or material on the implant. This could potentially affect the implant's performance or safety, though the exact risk is not specified in the recall.
Patients who received the recalled hip or knee implants with the specific packaging mentioned in the recall are affected. Those with the LPS PRECOAT SRF HDN FEM SZ models are most at risk.
Check if your implant packaging includes the LPS PRECOAT SRF HDN FEM SZ D-L, D-R, E-L, or LPS POROUS SRF HDN FEM SZ models listed in the recall. The products were sold in the US with specific serial numbers.
Look for the specific packaging models listed in the recall notice to determine if your implant is affected.
The recall notice does not state any remedy.
The affected models include LPS PRECOAT SRF HDN FEM SZ D-L, D-R, E-L, and LPS POROUS SRF HDN FEM SZ models.
Check if your implant packaging matches the specific models listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1039-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1039-2018 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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