Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 244170. 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 may be open before surgery, which could allow contamination. This increases the risk of infection during the procedure if the product is not properly sterilized.
Surgical teams using the Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with lot number 244170 are affected. Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery with this specific product are at risk of infection.
Check for the product name 'Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 360 mm' and lot number 244170. The product was sold for hip fracture fixation procedures.
Look for lot number 244170 on the packaging to confirm if the product is affected.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or fix for this issue.
Check for lot number 244170 on the packaging of Affixus Hip Fracture Nails.
The recall notice does not specify any action steps for affected products.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0133-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0133-2019 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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