Waldemar Link recalls specific neck segments due to label error showing size XXL instead of standard. All other details correct. Affected patients should verify product details to avoid incorrect use.
Error on the main label and the patient label. The labels indicate a size XXL, this is a standard-size neck segment.. All further information on the labels is correct (Length, CCD and Offset).
Waldemar Link is recalling certain neck segments for hip reconstruction because the labels incorrectly show a size XXL when they are standard size. This could lead to improper use if the wrong size is selected. The recall does not involve safety risks beyond labeling confusion.
The labels on the neck segments incorrectly indicate a size XXL, but these are actually standard-size segments. This could cause confusion during surgery if the wrong size is selected, though the product itself is safe and correctly manufactured otherwise.
Patients who received the recalled LINK MP Neck Segment for hip revision surgery. Those with the specific model and serial numbers listed are most at risk of using the wrong size.
Check for the specific model: LINK MP Neck Segment (with suture holes, standard, uncemented, L=35 mm, CCD 126°, Offset=31 mm). Look for serial numbers in the list provided in the recall notice.
Check the product's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice to confirm if it is affected.
The labels on the neck segments incorrectly show a size XXL, but they are actually standard-size segments. This could lead to confusion during surgery if the wrong size is selected.
Check the product's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice to confirm if it is affected. If it is, you should verify the correct size with your surgeon.
The recall is due to labeling confusion, not a safety hazard. The product itself is safe and correctly manufactured, but using the wrong size could lead to improper surgical outcomes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Waldemar Link to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0769-2025 — Waldemar Link Waldemar Link Hello, I own a Waldemar Link that is covered by recall Z-0769-2025 from Waldemar Link. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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