Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 616240, 616250. Contact for return instructions.
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 or contamination if used without proper sterilization.
The sterile packaging may be open when the product is opened in surgery. This means the nail could be contaminated before use, increasing the risk of infection or improper healing.
Surgical teams using the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 model with lot numbers 616240 or 616250 are affected. Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery are at risk of infection.
Check for the product name 'Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130' with lot numbers 616240 or 616250. The item was sold for hip fracture fixation procedures.
Verify if the sterile packaging is open before use during surgery.
The recall indicates potential open sterile packaging during surgery, which could lead to contamination. Do not use until confirmed safe.
Lot numbers 616240 and 616250 are affected.
The recall record does not specify replacement options or contact information.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0159-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0159-2019 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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