Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 369380, 436290. 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 when the product is opened in surgery. This could allow contamination and increase infection risk during the procedure.
Patients who received the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 (13 mm x 340 mm) with lot numbers 369380 or 436290. Surgeons and medical staff using these specific products are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125', size 13 mm x 340 mm, and item number 814413340. Look for lot numbers 369380 or 436290 on the packaging.
Verify the lot number on the packaging to see if it is 369380 or 436290.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy.
The recall notice does not provide specific action steps for affected products.
Check the lot number on the packaging; affected products have lot numbers 369380 or 436290.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0155-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0155-2019 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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