Zimmer recalls Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with possible undersized diameter that could cause fractures, leading to pain, surgery, or tissue damage. Affected units include 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 diameter, which could cause fractures. This might lead to pain, surgery, or tissue damage 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. If the implant fractures, it may cause pain, tissue damage, or require additional surgery.
Patients who received the Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with model number 815809280 and lot number 67066287 are affected. Those with implants that could fracture due to undersized diameter are at higher risk.
Check for model number 815809280 and lot number 67066287 on the implant packaging or label. The product is a 9 mm, 280 mm long femoral nail used in hip surgery.
Look for model number 815809280 and lot number 67066287 on the implant packaging or label.
The recalled implants have model number 815809280 and lot number 67066287.
If the implant fractures, it could cause pain, tissue damage, or require additional surgery.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0982-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0982-2026 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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