The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3133-2018·Announced 2018-09-19

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

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 5,947 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because the set screw cannot advance or reverse from its original position.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury or structural defects in medical devices are categorized as Severe (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 5,947 units of the Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130° 13 mm x 260 mm (Item Number: 814513260). The recall is due to a defect where the set screw is not able to advance or reverse from the original position in the nail.

The affected products were distributed to 40 US states and Puerto Rico, as well as to Chile, Ecuador, Japan, and the Netherlands. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Zimmer Biomet for instructions on return or replacement. Patients who have had this specific device implanted should consult their healthcare provider for evaluation.

The recalled product

Product
Affixus¿ Hip Fracture Nail Right 130¿ 13 mm x 260 mm, Item Number: 814513260
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)

  • 901420

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 →