Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants for potential LDPE bag residue on the implant after removal from packaging. This could affect implant surface quality.
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 leftover LDPE bag material on the implant surface after removal from packaging. This residue could affect the implant's surface quality and long-term performance.
The LDPE packaging may stick to the highly polished implant surface, leaving residue after the implant is removed from the bag. This residue could potentially affect the implant's surface quality and long-term performance.
Patients with severe knee pain and disability who received the recalled implants between the specified dates. Those with implants that have the listed model numbers are most at risk.
Check if your implant model number matches the list of numbers provided in the recall notice (e.g., 00-5956-013-06). The implants are for patients with severe knee pain and disability.
Compare your implant's model number with the list of numbers provided in the recall notice (e.g., 00-5956-013-06).
The recall does not require immediate action. Check your implant model number against the list provided to see if it is affected.
The residue could affect the implant's surface quality and long-term performance, but the recall indicates this is a low-risk issue.
Check your implant's model number against the list of numbers provided in the recall notice (e.g., 00-5956-013-06).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1046-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1046-2018 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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