Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with lot numbers 129900-287740 due to sterile packaging opening during surgery, risking infection.
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 sterile packaging already open during surgery. This could lead to infection if the device is used without proper sterilization.
The sterile packaging was found to be open before surgery in some cases. This means the device might not be properly sterilized, increasing the risk of infection during the procedure.
Patients who received the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 (11mm x 180mm) with lot numbers 129900, 129910, 178050, 178060, 178070, 287720, or 287740 are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using these specific lot numbers are most at risk.
Check the lot number on the packaging. The affected models are the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 (11mm x 180mm) with lot numbers 129900, 129910, 178050, 178060, 178070, 287720, or 287740.
Look for the lot number on the packaging to determine if it is affected (129900, 129910, 178050, 178060, 178070, 287720, or 287740).
The recall is due to complaints that the sterile packaging was already open during surgery, which could lead to infection if the device is used without proper sterilization.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it is one of the affected numbers (129900, 129910, 178050, 178060, 178070, 287720, or 287740), contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The recall is for potential infection risk, not direct injury. The hazard does not involve death or serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0131-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0131-2019 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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