FDA Recall Terminated

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, 130 DEG 11MM X 180MM

Recall: Z-0422-2018 · Initiated August 7, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0422-2018
Event Number
78763
Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
FEI Number
1825034
Product Code
HSB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
August 7, 2017
Terminated
March 29, 2019
Address
56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-6989

Description

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, 130 DEG 11MM X 180MM

Reason

During the rework process for the April 17, 2017, field action, it was detected that the set screw and sleeve assembly which are designed to have an interference fit, were no longer in the installed location. This could prevent the product assembly with the mating screw and targeting jig.

Action

Customers were notified via FedEx and/or email on approximately 08/07/2017. Instructions include ensure appropriate personnel are notified of the recall, locate and quarantine affected product in inventory, complete and return the Certification of Acknowledgement, return all affected product, and provide the names of hospitals or customers that would have received this product if further distributed.

Distribution

US nationwide distribution. Also Portugal and the Netherlands.

Quantity

638 units