Zimmer recalls Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with potential undersized diameter that could cause fractures. Affected units 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, increasing risk of fracture. This could cause 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 it fractures, it may lead to pain, failed healing, or surgery to fix the damage.
Patients who received the recalled Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails during surgery are affected. Those with the specific model numbers and lot codes listed are most at risk.
Check for model number 815509440 with lot codes 66717557, 67101279, or 67101280. These are specific units produced for the Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails.
Identify the model number and lot codes listed in the recall notice to confirm if your implant is affected.
The recall does not require stopping use; it is for patients who received the implants during surgery. The hazard is potential fracture, but the remedy is not specified.
Contact Zimmer directly to confirm if your specific implant is affected and get guidance on next steps.
Check for model number 815509440 with lot codes 66717557, 67101279, or 67101280 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-0973-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0973-2026 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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