Zimmer Mixing Bowl and Spatula Recall Over Packaging Seal Issues
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Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 66,960 units of its Mixing Bowl and Spatula due to complaints about package seal problems that could compromise sterility and lead to potential infections.
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What Happened
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling the Mixing Bowl and Spatula because of ten complaints regarding issues with the package seal, including incomplete seals, wrinkles, or peeling seals. This could result in a compromised sterile barrier, potentially leading to a clinically insignificant extension of surgery or infection requiring surgical intervention.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the Disposable Mixing Bowls with Spatula, specifically the Mixing Bowl and Spatula with Model/Catalog Number: 00-5049-011-00. The recall involves 66,960 units distributed US Nationwide, including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, and the countries of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, EMEA, and Chile. The specific lot codes affected are: 85390029, 85682882, 85390028, 82395239, 82395240, 85390027, 85390026, 82395238, 85390025, 85390022, 85390024, 85390023, and 86970970. The UDIs for 20-packs and individual units are as follows: (01)00889024379718(17)301014(10)85390029, (01)00889024376564(17)301014(10)85390029 for lot 85390029; and similarly for the other lots as detailed in the source. The official recall number is Z-1946-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected Mixing Bowl and Spatula with the specified lot codes and model number. Contact Zimmer, Inc. at their address, 1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN 46580-2304, for instructions on returns or refunds, as this is a voluntary firm-initiated recall.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights potential risks in medical device packaging that could affect surgical procedures, emphasizing the importance of sterility in healthcare products to prevent complications like infections. It impacts a significant number of units distributed across multiple states and countries, underscoring the need for vigilance in medical supply chains.
Source
Source: FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) recall information for event ID 98665, available via the FDA website using recall number Z-1946-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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