Zimmer Biomet recalls 155,000 hip fracture nails with set screw that won't advance or reverse, posing potential use issues. Learn if your product is affected and what to do.
The set screw is not able to advance or reverse from the original position in the nail.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 155,0:00 hip fracture nails because the set screw can't move properly. This could cause the nail to become stuck, making it difficult to adjust or remove during surgery.
The set screw in the nail cannot advance or reverse from its original position. This means the nail might become stuck during surgery, making it difficult to adjust or remove, which could lead to surgical complications.
Surgical teams using the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 model are affected. Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery with this specific nail are at risk of complications if the set screw malfunctions.
Check for the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 model with 11 mm x 280 mm dimensions and item number 814511280. The recall includes 155,000 units sold through specific channels.
Verify the model number and dimensions to confirm if your nail is part of the recall.
The recall indicates the set screw may not advance or reverse, which could cause the nail to become stuck during surgery. However, the hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
The recall includes 155,000 units of the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 model.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your product matches the description.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3122-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-3122-2018 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
