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AFFIXUS®HIP FRACTURE NAIL 8145-09-180Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of AFFIXUSHIP FRACTURE NAIL (4)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00887868038846), received between Jun 15, 2020 and Jun 15, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.

249 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K100238); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Aug 7, 2017Class IITerminated

    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.

    Z-0423-2018 · Root cause: Process change control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Fall1
  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 15, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INITIAL SURGERY WAS APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) MONTHS AGO. AT THE THREE (3) WEEK CHECK-UP, SURGEON WAS SATISFIED WITH FOLLOW UP FILMS. APPROXIMATELY ONE (1) MONTH POST-IMPLANTATION, OBESE PATIENT FELL AND APPARENTLY "HOBBLED" ON IT FOR FIVE (5) DAYS BEFORE BEING REMOVED. ALL IMPLANTS WERE INTACT. SURGEON IMPLANTED A TOTAL HIP BECAUSE THE LAG SCREW PENETRATED THROUGH THE FEMORAL HEAD (IE.CUT OUT).

    Patient problems: Fall; Patient Problem/Medical Problem

    MAUDE report 10153512 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K100238. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0448-2019 · Oct 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 Deg 11x300mm, Item Number 814411300 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramed
  • Z-0453-2019 · Oct 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 Deg 10x165mm, Item Number 816810165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramedullar
  • Z-0449-2019 · Oct 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 Deg 11x300mm, Item Number 814611300 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramed
  • Z-0447-2019 · Oct 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left Deg 9x300mm, Item Number 814609300 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramedullar
  • Z-0451-2019 · Oct 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 Deg 10x165mm, Item Number 816710165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramedullar
  • Z-0454-2019 · Oct 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 Deg 12x165mm, Item Number 816812165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramedullar
  • Z-0452-2019 · Oct 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 Deg 12x165mm, Item Number 816712165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramedullar
  • Z-0450-2019 · Oct 2, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 Deg 9x165mm, Item Number 816709165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provides surgeons with an intramedu
  • Z-0164-2019 · Aug 8, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 9 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814609360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
  • Z-0156-2019 · Aug 8, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814413360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
  • Z-0158-2019 · Aug 8, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 11 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814511180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
  • Z-0153-2019 · Aug 8, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 11 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814411360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
  • Z-0126-2019 · Aug 8, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814309340 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
  • Z-0125-2019 · Aug 8, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814309320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
  • Z-0166-2019 · Aug 8, 2018 · Terminated
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 11 mm x 380 mm, Item Number 814611380 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

…and 234 more.

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