Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 219760. No remedy specified in recall notice.
There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packaging was already open.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling hip fracture nails that may have open sterile packaging during surgery. This could lead to infection risks if the product is used without proper sterility.
The sterile packaging was found open before surgery in some cases. This means the product might not be sterile when used, increasing infection risk during hip fracture fixation.
Patients who received the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 (Lot 219760) during surgery are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using this specific product are at highest risk.
Check for the product name 'Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125' with item number 814309360. Lot number 219760 is the affected batch.
Identify the product name, item number, and lot number to confirm if it's affected.
The recall indicates potential open sterile packaging during surgery, so it may not be sterile. Affected units should not be used.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
Check for the product name 'Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125', item number 814309360, and lot number 219760.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0127-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0127-2019 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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