Zimmer recalls Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with possible undersized diameter that could cause fractures, leading to pain, surgery, or tissue damage. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.
Zimmer is recalling Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails that may have undersized shaft diameter, increasing risk of fracture. This could cause pain, failed healing, or surgery if the implant breaks.
The implants may have a smaller diameter than intended along their length, which can cause the implant to weaken over time and fracture. If the implant breaks, it may cause pain, failed bone healing, or require additional surgery.
Patients who received the recalled Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails during surgery are likely affected. Those with the specific model and lot numbers from the recall list are at risk.
Check for the model number 815509380 and lot numbers 66717554, 66884564, or 67042197 on the implant packaging or documentation.
Review the model number and lot numbers on the implant packaging or documentation to confirm if it is affected.
If your implant has the model number 815509380 and one of the lot numbers listed (66717554, 66884564, 67042197), you should check with your surgeon about the recall. Otherwise, no action is needed.
If the implant fractures, it could cause pain, failed bone healing, or require additional surgery. Contact your surgeon for guidance.
Check the model number 815509380 and lot numbers 66717554, 66884564, or 67042197 on the implant packaging or documentation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0970-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0970-2026 from Zimmer. 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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