Waldemar Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 22) for potential increased force needed during removal, possibly prolonging surgery. Affected patients with mobility issues or hip problems may need surgical adjustments.
Increased force may be required to remove the LINK MP Monoblock trial hip stem (Sizes 14mm - 25mm),after impaction. Potential for prolongation of surgery or the surgical procedure may have to be modified due to this issue
Waldemar Link is recalling their LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 22) because it may require more force to remove after impaction, which could prolong surgery or require surgical changes. This affects patients with mobility-limiting conditions, hip fractures, or joint defects.
The hip stem may become stuck during surgery (impaction), requiring more force to remove. This could lead to longer surgery times or the need to modify the procedure to avoid complications.
Patients with mobility-limiting diseases, hip fractures, or joint defects who have received this specific hip stem implant are affected. Those who have undergone hip surgery using this model are most at risk.
Check for the item number 136-22/00 and lot numbers B922119, B933168, C005032, or C211016 on the hip stem packaging or label. This product is intended for patients with mobility issues, hip fractures, or joint defects.
Verify the item number 136-22/00 and lot numbers B922119, B933168, C005032, or C211016 on the hip stem.
The LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 22) may require more force to remove after impaction, which could prolong surgery or necessitate surgical modifications.
The official recall notice does not specify a contact for assistance.
The recall record does not mention any remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Waldem: Link to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2353-2023 — Waldem: Link Waldem: Link Hello, I own a Waldem: Link that is covered by recall Z-2353-2023 from Waldem: 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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