Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2215-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Quantity | 33,500 |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
AFFIXUS Hip Fracture Nail Product Usage: The Hip Fracture Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, interochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures, including non-union, malunion and tumor resections. The Long Nail system is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, pathologic fractures in osteoporotic bone (including prophylactic use) of the trochanteric and diaphyseal areas, impending pathological fractures, long subtrochanteric fractures, ipsilateral femoral fractures, proximal or distal non-unions, malunions, revision procedures and tumor resections.
Why the product was recalled
nail not properly engaging with the targeting jig due to certain undersized specification
Distribution information
Worldwide - US Nationwide and the countries of AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, NETHERLANDS, JAPAN, SPAIN AND CANARY ISLANDS, SWITZERLAND and UNITED KINGDOM.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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