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 poses risks like pain, surgery, or tissue damage if fractures occur.
The nails may have a smaller diameter than intended along their length, which can cause the implant to weaken over time. If the nail fractures, it may cause pain, tissue damage, or require additional surgery.
Patients who received the Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with model number 815509300 and lot number 66717550 are affected. Those with implants that could fracture are at higher risk.
Check for model number 815509300 and lot number 66717550 on the implant. The product is a 9 mm, 300 mm long femoral nail used in hip surgery.
Look for model number 815509300 and lot number 66717550 on the implant.
The recalled model is 815509300 with lot number 66717550.
Fractures could cause pain, tissue damage, or require additional surgery.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; check the model and lot numbers to determine if affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0983-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0983-2026 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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