Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls Zimmer Natural Nail Tibial Nail - Yellow 8.3mm, Model Number
Recalled Product
Zimmer Natural Nail Tibial Nail - Yellow 8.3mm, Model Number 47249534008 Product Usage - The Zimmer Natural Nail System is intended for temporary fracture fixation and stabilization of the bone. Indications for the Tibial nails include the following in the tibia: Compound and simple shaft fractures Proximal, metaphyseal and distal shaft fractures Segmental fractures Comminuted fractures Fractures involving osteopenic and osteoporotic bone Pathological fractures Fractures with bone loss Pseudoarthrosis, non-union, mal-union and delayed union Periprosthetic fractures Surgically created defects such as osteotomies. Product Usage - The Zimmer Natural Nail System is intended for temporary fracture fixation and stabilization of the bone. Indications for the Tibial nails include the following in the tibia: Compound and simple shaft fractures Proximal, metaphyseal and distal shaft fractures Segmental fractures Comminuted fractures Fractures involving osteopenic and osteoporotic bone Pathological fractures Fractures with bone loss Pseudoarthrosis, non-union, mal-union and delayed union Periprosthetic fractures Surgically created defects such as osteotomies.
Hazard / Issue
The item is labeled as an 8.3mm, but it is actually a 12 mm.
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