The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3102-2018·Announced 2018-09-19

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

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 hazard involves a functional defect in a high-risk medical device where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 340 mm (Item Number: 814413340). The recall involves 5,947 units of the product.

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

The products were distributed to 38 US states and Puerto Rico, as well as to Chile, Ecuador, Japan, and the Netherlands. Affected units are identified by the codes 482730, 155980, and 156040. Healthcare providers and patients should contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Affixus¿ Hip Fracture Nail Left 125¿ 13 mm x 340 mm, Item Number: 814413340
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)

  • 482730 155980 156040

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 →