Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 244090 and 288670. 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 during surgery, which means the nails could be contaminated before use. This increases the risk of infection or improper healing if the product is not properly sterilized.
Surgical teams using the Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with lot numbers 244090 or 288670 are affected. Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery are at risk of infection if the packaging was already open.
Check the lot number on the packaging. Affected items have lot numbers 244090 or 288670. The product is an Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 (11 mm x 340 mm) with item number 814311340.
Look for lot numbers 244090 or 288670 on the packaging.
The recall is due to complaints that the sterile packaging was already open when the product was opened during surgery.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected products.
The product may have open sterile packaging during surgery, which could lead to contamination and infection risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0132-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0132-2019 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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