Zimmer recalls Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with possible undersized diameter that could cause fractures, leading to pain, surgery, or tissue damage. Affected models include specific 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 an undersized diameter, increasing the risk of fractures. This could cause pain, failed healing, or surgery 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 might lead to pain, failed healing, or the need for additional surgery.
Patients who received the recalled Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails during surgery are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lot numbers of the implants.
Check the lot number on the implant packaging. The recalled items include specific lot numbers: 66717605, 66892904, and 67031552.
Look for the lot number on the implant packaging to see if it matches the recalled numbers: 66717605, 66892904, or 67031552.
The implants may have an undersized diameter along their length, which can cause fatigue fractures and lead to pain, failed healing, or surgery.
Check the lot number on the implant packaging. If it matches 66717605, 66892904, or 67031552, contact Zimmer for further instructions.
The recall states potential health risks like pain, failed healing, or surgery, but does not mention immediate serious injury risks in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0979-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0979-2026 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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