The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0436-2021·Announced 2020-11-18

Merete Medical Recalls OsteoBridge Femoral Nails Due to Labeling Errors

Merete Medical GmbH is recalling 354 OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation nails for the femur because the product may be mislabeled.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text identifies the issue as a labeling error without reporting any illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the Moderate severity criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Merete Medical GmbH is recalling 354 units of OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails intended for the femur. The recall was initiated because the product may be mislabeled.

The affected medical devices were distributed in the United States to California, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, and New Jersey. The recall covers specific lots with use-by dates ranging from June 4, 2025, to July 24, 2025.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these products should stop using them and contact Merete Medical GmbH for instructions on how to return the devices.

The recalled product

Product
OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (femur)
Affected units
354

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Merete Medical GmbH under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →