Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 289160, 369250, 369260. 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 risks if the product is used without proper sterility.
The sterile packaging may be open during surgery, which could lead to contamination. This increases the risk of infection for patients if the nail is used without proper sterility.
Surgical teams using the Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with lot numbers 289160, 369250, or 369260 are affected. Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery are at risk of infection if the product is used without proper sterility.
Check the lot number on the packaging: 289160, 369250, or 369260. The product is an Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 with dimensions 11 mm x 420 mm.
Look for lot numbers 289160, 369250, or 369260 on the packaging.
The recall indicates potential open sterile packaging during surgery, which could increase infection risk. Affected units should be checked and handled per the recall instructions.
Check the lot number on the packaging: 289160, 369250, or 369260. The product is an Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 with dimensions 11 mm x 420 mm.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for instructions on handling affected products.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0135-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0135-2019 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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