The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0438-2021·Announced 2020-11-18

Merete Medical Recalls OsteoBridge Humerus Nails Due to Mislabeled Product

Merete Medical GmbH is recalling 144 units of OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation nails for the humerus 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 criteria for a Moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Merete Medical GmbH is recalling 144 units of OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (humerus) in the United States. The recall was initiated because the product may be mislabeled.

The affected medical devices were distributed in California, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, and New Jersey. The recall includes specific lot numbers with use-by dates ranging from June 4, 2025, to July 24, 2025.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact Merete Medical GmbH for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (humerus)
Affected units
144

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 →