Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 244290, 343530, 343550. Consumers should contact for details.
There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packaging was already open.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain Affixus Hip Fracture Nails due to sterile packaging being open during surgery. This could lead to infection risks if the product is used without proper sterility.
The sterile packaging was found open before surgery, which could allow contamination. This might increase infection risk if the nail is not properly sterilized during use.
Patients who received the recalled hip fracture nails during surgery are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these specific lot numbers are at risk.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: 244290, 343530, or 343550. The product is a left hip fracture nail with dimensions 11 mm x 360 mm.
Zimmer Biomet will provide details on how to handle the recalled product through their official channels.
The recall indicates complaints that the sterile packaging was already open when the product was opened in surgery.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for instructions on handling the recalled product.
The open sterile packaging could lead to infection risks if the product is used without proper sterility.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0153-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0153-2019 from Zimmer Biomet. 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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