Zimmer Biomet recalls hip prostheses with LDPE packaging that may leave residue on implants after removal. Affected models include CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 2 STD. No remedy specified in official 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 hip prostheses that may have LDPE packaging residue after removal. This residue could affect the implant's performance or fit. Affected users should contact the manufacturer for details.
The LDPE plastic bag packaging may stick to the highly polished surface of the hip implant after removal. This can leave residue that might interfere with the implant's function or fit.
Patients with Zimmer Biomet hip prostheses labeled as CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 2 STD are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lot numbers produced between 2019 and 2020.
Check for the product name 'CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 2 STD prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncement' on the implant. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get guidance on next steps.
The recall states that LDPE packaging may leave residue on the implant, but no serious injury risk is mentioned. The hazard is described as low risk.
Look for the product name 'CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 2 STD prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncement' and check the lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1019-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1019-2018 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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