[Recalled] Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814413360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures — There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, t… | FDA 2018-08-0
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814413360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-0156-2019 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 08 August 2018 |
| EAN / barcode | 814413360 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packaging was already open.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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