Zimmer recalls Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with possible undersized diameter that could cause fractures. Affected implants may lead to pain, surgery, or tissue damage. Contact Zimmer for details.
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 poses risks like pain, surgery, or tissue damage if fractures occur.
The nails may have a smaller diameter than intended along their length. This can cause the implant to weaken over time and fracture, potentially leading to pain, surgical complications, or tissue damage.
Patients who received these specific femoral nails during surgery are affected. Those with implants that have the described model and lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for the model number 815609300 on the implant. The lot number 66717600 is also associated with this recall.
Reach out to Zimmer directly for specific guidance on your implant model and lot number.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; contact Zimmer for specific advice.
Potential risks include pain, surgical intervention, or tissue damage if the implant fractures.
Look for model number 815609300 and lot number 66717600 on the implant.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0974-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0974-2026 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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