Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 369340. Consumers should contact for details.
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 before surgery, meaning the implant could be contaminated. This increases the risk of infection or improper healing if used without proper sterilization.
Surgical teams using the Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with lot number 369340 are affected. Patients receiving these implants during surgery are at risk of infection.
Check for lot number 369340 on the packaging. The product is an Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125, 13 mm x 280 mm, with item number 814313280.
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions on the recalled product.
The recall indicates potential open sterile packaging during surgery, so it may not be safe without proper sterilization.
Contact Zimmer Biomet directly for details about the recalled lot number 369340.
Look for lot number 369340 on the packaging of the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0140-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0140-2019 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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