Waldem:Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 16) for potential increased force needed during removal, possibly prolonging surgery. Affected patients with mobility issues or hip conditions 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
Waldem:Link is recalling LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 16) for patients with mobility-limiting conditions. The recall is due to increased force required to remove the hip stem after impaction, which could prolong surgery or require surgical modifications.
The hip stem may become impacted (stuck) during surgery, requiring more force to remove. This could extend the surgery time or necessitate changes to the surgical 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 with the item number 136-116/00 or lot numbers B923003, B932050, C005075, C211010 are most at risk.
Check for the item number 136-116/00 or lot numbers B923003, B932050, C005075, C211010 on the hip stem packaging. This product is intended for patients with mobility issues, hip fractures, or joint defects.
Your surgeon can confirm if you have the recalled hip stem and advise on next steps.
No, this recall is specific to LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 16) with item number 136-116/00 and the listed lot numbers.
The hip stem may become impacted during surgery, requiring more force to remove, which could prolong surgery or necessitate surgical modifications.
The recall does not require immediate removal; contact your surgeon to determine if action is needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Waldem:Link to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2347-2023 — Waldem:Link Waldem:Link Hello, I own a Waldem:Link that is covered by recall Z-2347-2023 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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