Zimmer Biomet recalls hip implants with LDPE packaging that may leave residue on implants. Affected units include specific model and lot numbers. Contact for return instructions.
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 implant performance or long-term function. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
The LDPE packaging material may stick to the highly polished implant surface after removal. This residue could potentially affect the implant's performance or long-term function.
Patients who received the recalled hip prosthesis with specific model and lot numbers are affected. Those with the item number 00-8114-001-10 and lot number 61767833 are most at risk.
Check for the model 'CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 1 EXT' and lot number 61767833 on the implant packaging. The item number is 00-8114-001-10.
Identify the model number 'CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 1 EXT', item number '00-8114-001-10', and lot number '61767833' on the packaging.
The recall states that LDPE packaging may leave residue on the implant, but the hazard level is low risk as it does not cause immediate injury or serious harm.
Check for the model 'CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 1 EXT', item number '00-8114-001-10', and lot number '61767833' on the packaging.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1017-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1017-2018 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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