Zimmer recalls Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with possible undersized diameter that could cause fractures, leading to pain, surgery, or tissue damage. Affected models include Lot 66717602 and 66892901.
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, which could cause fractures. This might lead to pain, surgery, or tissue damage if the implant breaks.
The nails may have a smaller diameter than intended along their length, which can cause the implant to weaken over time and fracture. If the nail breaks, it could cause pain, failed healing, or require additional surgery.
Patients who received the recalled Affixus femoral nails during surgery are likely affected. Those with implants from Lot 66717602 or 66892901 are most at risk.
Check if your implant has a model number 815609340 and lot numbers 66717602 or 66892901. The product was used in surgeries starting from the date specified in the lot codes.
Review your implant's model number and lot code to confirm if it matches 815609340 with lot numbers 66717602 or 66892901.
The recall does not require immediate removal; affected patients should monitor for symptoms and contact their surgeon.
Potential risks include pain, failed healing, tissue damage, or surgery if the implant breaks due to undersized diameter.
Check your implant's model number (815609340) and lot code (66717602 or 66892901) as listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0976-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0976-2026 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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