The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3064-2018·Announced 2018-09-19

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Due to Set Screw Issue

Zimmer Biomet is recalling Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because the set screw cannot advance or reverse from its original position.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the defect involves a functional failure of a medical device where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125° 11 mm x 440 mm (Item Number: 814311440). The recall involves 5,947 units of the device.

The recall was initiated because the set screw is not able to advance or reverse from the original position in the nail. This defect may affect the functionality of the medical device.

The products were distributed to 38 US states and Puerto Rico, as well as Chile, Ecuador, Japan, and the Netherlands. Affected lot codes include 050850, 155250, 500840, 541270, and 559240. Healthcare providers should contact Zimmer Biomet for instructions on how to handle the recalled devices.

The recalled product

Product
Affixus¿ Hip Fracture Nail Right 125¿ 11 mm x 440 mm, Item Number: 814311440
Affected units
5,947

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 050850 155250 500840 541270 559240

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 129 recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. 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 129 products in this recall →