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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 130 DEG 11MM X 420MM

Z-0470-2018

August 07, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 78763
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
638 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0470-2018

Official wording

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.

Code information: Item No. 814511420; Lot No. (Exp. Date) UDI: 535130 (06/02/2027) UDI (01)00887868039195 (17)270602 (10)535130; 858960 (06/15/2027) UDI (01)00887868039195 (17)270615 (10)858960

Distribution pattern: US nationwide distribution. Also Portugal and the Netherlands.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.