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 diameter, which could cause the implant to fracture. This might lead to pain, surgery, or tissue damage if the fracture occurs.
The implants may have a diameter that is too small along their length, causing them to weaken over time. If they fracture, this could lead to pain, failed healing, or the need for additional surgery.
Patients who received the Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with model number 815509320 and lot numbers 66717551 or 66884561 are affected. These implants are used in hip surgeries and patients with the specific model and lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for model number 815509320 and lot numbers 66717551 or 66884561 on the implant packaging or documentation. These specific model and lot numbers are associated with the recalled product.
Review the model number and lot numbers on the implant packaging to confirm if it is affected.
The implants may have undersized diameter along their length, which could lead to fatigue fractures and potential health risks like pain, surgery, or tissue damage.
Check the model number and lot numbers on the implant packaging. If it matches the recalled model (815509320) and lot numbers (66717551 or 66884561), contact Zimmer for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0967-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0967-2026 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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