Zimmer Biomet recalls hip fracture nails with set screw that won't advance or reverse. Affected models may not secure properly during surgery.
The set screw is not able to advance or reverse from the original position in the nail.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling hip fracture nails that have a set screw which won't advance or reverse from its original position. This could cause the nail to not secure properly during surgery, potentially leading to complications.
The set screw in the nail cannot move forward or backward from its starting position. This means the nail may not stay securely in place during surgery, which could lead to the nail becoming loose or failing to hold the bone fragments together.
Surgical teams using the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 model (11 mm x 280 mm) for hip fracture repairs are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with this specific nail model are at risk of improper fixation.
Check for the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 model (11 mm x 280 mm) with item number 814611280. This product was sold under the item numbers 711150 and 711170.
Verify the model number and item number on the product to confirm if it matches the recalled Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 (11 mm x 280 mm) with item number 814611280.
The recall indicates the set screw may not advance or reverse, which could lead to improper fixation during surgery. Affected products should not be used until the remedy is applied.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance on next steps.
Look for the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 model (11 mm x 280 mm) with item number 814611280, which was sold under item numbers 711150 and 711170.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3154-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-3154-2018 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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