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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 400 mm, Item Number 814313400 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of f…

Recall date
August 8, 2018
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-0143-2019
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Chile, N…

Why it was recalled

There were complaints indicating that when the product was opened in surgery, the sterile packaging was already open.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 400 mm, Item Number 814313400 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

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