Zimmer Biomet recalls certain hip and knee implants due to LDPE packaging residue potentially adhering to implants after removal. Affected products include specific model codes and serial numbers. 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 specific hip and knee implants because the LDPE packaging may leave residue on the implants after removal. This could cause issues with the implant's function or safety. Affected products have unique model codes and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The LDPE (low-density polyethylene) packaging material may stick to the highly polished surface of the implants after they are removed from the bag. This could leave residue on the implant, potentially affecting its performance or safety.
Patients who received the recalled hip or knee implants from Zimmer Biomet. Those with the specific model codes and serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for the model codes and serial numbers listed in the recall: 00-5842-012-02, 61777606, 61774093, 61774095, 61777611, 61777613, 61777615, 61777616, 61777617, 61756843. These products were sold with the specific packaging described.
Identify the model codes and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your implant is affected.
The LDPE packaging may adhere to the highly polished surface of the implants after removal, leaving residue that could affect function or safety.
Check for the model codes and serial numbers listed in the recall: 00-5842-012-02, 61777606, 61774093, 61774095, 61777611, 61777613, 61777615, 61777616, 61777617, 61756843.
If your implant does not match the model codes or serial numbers listed, it is not affected by this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1054-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1054-2018 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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