medical MODERATE Updated 2018-04-04

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC NAIL 125 DEG X 9MM

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Recalled Product

ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC NAIL 125 DEG X 9MM STER TROC NAIL 130 DEG X 9MM STER TROC NAIL 135 DEG X 9MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, pathologic fractures in osteoporotic bone of the trochanteric and diaphyseal areas, long subtrochanteric fractures, ipsilateral femoral fractures, proximal or distal nonunions and malunions and revision procedures.

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Hazard / Issue

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the ACE Trochanteric Nail (ATN) system after a Device Performance Review (DPR) failed clinical analysis for survivorship pursuant to the acceptance criteria for the DPR protocol for the ATN system.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: 903209125 903209130 903209135

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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