Zimmer Biomet recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with open sterile packaging during surgery. Affected lot numbers: 289130. 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 have been open before surgery, which could lead to contamination. This risk exists if the product is used without proper sterility checks.
Surgical teams using Affixus Hip Fracture Nails with lot number 289130. Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery are at risk if the packaging was already open during surgery.
Check for lot number 289130 on the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 (9 mm x 440 mm) packaging. The product was sold with item number 814309440.
Verify if the sterile packaging is intact before use. If open, do not use the product.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy.
Lot number 289130.
Look for lot number 289130 on the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 (9 mm x 440 mm) packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0129-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0129-2019 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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