Fem IM Nail 16mmdx38cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2550-2017.
Zimmer Biomet Inc. initiated a field action on 02/28/2017 for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2550-2017.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2550-2017.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall FAQ
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Fem IM Nail 16mmdx38cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants. The notice was published on February 28, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 9,867 units are potentially affected.