Howmedica Osteonics V40 Head Recall: Risk of Injury

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Recalling firmHowmedica Osteonics Corp.325 Corporate Dr · Mahwah, NJ 07430-2006

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What happened, in plain English

Howmedica Osteonics is recalling a specific type of V40 head implant due to a potential risk of injury. This recall affects patients who received the implant with the listed catalog number and lot numbers.

Why it’s dangerous

The recall indicates a potential risk of injury, but the exact hazard mechanism is not described in the record. The hazard is listed as 'XXX' which does not provide clear details about how the injury could occur.

Who’s affected

Patients who received the 28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD implant with catalog number 6260-9-028 and specific lot numbers are affected. Those who have the implant are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the catalog number 6260-9-028 on the implant. Affected units have lot numbers 86953401 or 86953503 and UDI number (01) 07613327012996(17)261913(10).

Brand
Howmedica Osteonics
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

Check Your Implant Details
Look for the catalog number 6260-9-028 and lot numbers 86953401 or 86953503 on your implant.

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Questions people ask

What is the hazard with this implant?

The recall record lists the hazard as 'XXX', which does not provide clear details about the specific risk.

How do I know if my implant is affected?

Check for the catalog number 6260-9-028 and lot numbers 86953401 or 86953503 on your implant.

What should I do if I have this implant?

The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Howmedica Osteonics for further instructions.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-0313-2022 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics

Hello,

I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-0313-2022 from Howmedica Osteonics.

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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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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0313-2022 (October 15, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0313-2022 to see it in context.
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Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls 28MM -4 LFIT V40 HEAD, Catalog Number 6260-9-028

Recall notice