Zimmer Biomet recalls VERSYS hip prostheses with LDPE packaging that may leave residue on implants after removal. Affected units include specific lot numbers and item codes. Consumers should contact Zimmer 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 certain VERSYS hip prostheses because the LDPE packaging might stick to the implant after removal, leaving residue. This could affect the implant's performance or safety. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item codes.
The LDPE packaging material may adhere to the highly polished surface of the hip implant after it is removed from the bag. This residue could potentially affect the implant's performance or safety.
Patients who received the recalled VERSYS hip prostheses with specific lot numbers and item codes are affected. Those with the implants are most at risk.
Check for the item numbers 00-7843-015-11 or 00-7843-015-12 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The product is a VERSYS 10-inch beaded hip prosthesis.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific details about your implant and whether it is affected.
The LDPE packaging may leave residue on the implant after removal, which could affect its performance or safety.
Contact Zimmer Biomet for details about whether your specific implant is affected and what steps to take.
Check for the item numbers 00-7843-015-11 or 00-7843-015-12 and lot numbers 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-1021-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1021-2018 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
