Zimmer Biomet issued a warning on 21 orthopedic devices distributed worldwide, according to a Journal Gazette report.
Here are five things to know:
1. The company warned hospitals to inspect 21 models of the devices for pieces of plastic packaging that could stick to the implants or devices.
2. Zimmer Biomet officials estimate one in 12,800 devices are affected, meaning around 60 of the 730,000 knee, hip and shoulder implants distributed.
3. The FDA labeled the recall as Class II because it won't trigger severe or deadly reactions if the implant is placed in a patient.
4. The recall was officially announced last month.
5. The company reported a 9.1 percent increase in the quarterly dividend for the first quarter of 2016 and the board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program.
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