Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 136520, 244300, 244320, 436430. 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 been opened in sterile packaging during surgery. This could lead to infection risks if the product is used without proper sterilization.
The sterile packaging may have been open during surgery, which could lead to contamination. This risk exists if the product is used without proper sterilization procedures.
Orthopedic surgeons and hospitals using the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 (11 mm x 180 mm) with lot numbers 136520, 244300, 244320, or 436430 are most at risk. Patients receiving the product are not directly affected.
Check the lot number on the packaging: 136520, 244300, 244320, or 436430. The product is an Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 (11 mm x 180 mm) manufactured by Zimmer Biomet.
Verify the lot number on the packaging to see if it matches 136520, 244300, 244320, or 436430.
The recall indicates potential packaging issues during surgery, but the product is generally safe if used with proper sterilization procedures.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
Check the lot number on the packaging: 136520, 244300, 244320, or 436430.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0158-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0158-2019 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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