Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20865 |
| Brand Name: | Zimmer Biomet Ortho GmbH - Optipac Refobacin Plus Bone Cement III |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Optipac 40 Refobacin Plus Bone Cement, Optipac 60 Refobacin Plus Bone Cement, Optipac 80 Refobacin Plus Bone Cement, Optipac-S 40 Refobacin Plus Bone Cement, Optipac-S 60 Refobacin Plus Bone Cement, Optipac-S 80 Refobacin Plus Bone Cement |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Zimmer Biomet New Zealand Company 210 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 925 5200 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomet Orthopaedics Switzerland GmbH |
| Issue: | During internal investigation, it was identified that Biomet Orthopaedics cannot guarantee that the sterilization process for the Optipac is fully compliant. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 23/11/2016 |
