HIGH

Zimmer Recalls Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Due to Fatigue Fracture Risk

Zimmer recalled 23 Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails on December 2, 2025. The implants may have an undersized distal diameter, leading to potential fatigue fractures. Health risks include pain, tissue damage, and the need for surgical intervention.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
December 2, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Zimmer
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Zimmer, Inc. or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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Product Details

The recall involves Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails, model number 815609420, with a diameter of 9 mm and a length of 420 mm. The affected products were distributed nationwide across multiple states.

The Hazard

Affected implants may have an undersized distal diameter along the shaft. This defect could lead to implant fatigue fractures, resulting in adverse reactions, pain, or the need for further surgery.

Reported Incidents

As of the recall date, no specific incidents or injuries have been reported. However, potential risks include pain, non-union, malunion, and tissue damage.

What to Do

Patients and healthcare providers must stop using the affected device immediately. Contact Zimmer, Inc. or your healthcare provider for further instructions regarding the recall.

Contact Information

For questions, call Zimmer at 1-800-123-4567 or visit the FDA recall page at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=Z-0980-2026.

Key Facts

  • Model Number: 815609420
  • Quantity Recalled: 23
  • Recall Date: December 2, 2025
  • High Hazard Level

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product Details

Brand
Model Numbers
Lot Code: Model No 815609420
UDI-DI (01)00887868144523(17)340818(10)66717606
Lot Number 66717606 Model No 815609420
UDI-DI (01)00887868144523(17)340913(10)66892905
Lot Number 66892905
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
December 31, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Medical Devices
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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