Howmedica recalls TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER5:0D hip implants with possible smooth edge on acetabular shell. This could cause dislocation in high-risk hip patients. Contact Howmedica for details.
The acetabular shell may have excessive deburring, resulting in a smooth surface on the edge of the shell
Howmedica is recalling certain TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER50D hip implants due to a potential smooth edge on the acetabular shell. This could increase dislocation risk in patients with high hip dislocation risk. Affected patients should contact Howmedica for guidance.
The acetabular shell may have excessive deburring, creating a smooth edge. This smooth edge could potentially lead to dislocation in patients with high hip dislocation risk during movement or activity.
Patients with high risk of hip dislocation who received the TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER50D implant during the specified production periods. Those with hip implants are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number 702-11-50D on the implant packaging. The lot numbers 14629051, 14628851, 15175654, and 15610452 are associated with this recall.
Look for the catalog number 702-11-50D and lot numbers 14629051, 14628851, 15175654, or 15610452 on the implant packaging.
The acetabular shell may have excessive deburring, resulting in a smooth edge that could increase dislocation risk in high-risk hip patients.
Contact Howmedica directly for guidance on next steps as the recall remedy is not specified in the record.
Check the implant packaging for the catalog number 702-11-50D and lot numbers 14629051, 14628851, 15175654, or 15610452.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1623-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-1623-2024 from Howmedica. 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
