Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 201230, 201240, 500030, 679050. 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 lead to contamination. This risk exists if the product is used without proper sterility checks, potentially causing infections.
Patients who received the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 (9 mm x 300 mm) with lot numbers 201230, 201240, 500030, or 679050 are affected. Surgeons and medical facilities using these specific lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 (9 mm x 300 mm)' and lot numbers 201230, 201240, 500030, or 679050. The item was sold for hip fracture fixation.
Identify the lot number on the packaging to see if it matches 201230, 201240, 500030, or 679050.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or action for affected products.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches the affected numbers, contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance.
Look for the product name 'Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 (9 mm x 300 mm)' and lot numbers 201230, 201240, 500030, or 679050.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0146-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0146-2019 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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