Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, : Potential device failure leading to surgical intervention. Check lot numbers for affected units.
Arcos Proximal Cone Bodies could potentially exhibit chatter in the inner taper fretting corrosion and device failure in vivo leading to surgical intervention
Biomet is recalling a specific hip replacement component due to a risk of device failure that could require additional surgery. This is a serious issue for patients who have this implant.
The hip implant component could develop internal corrosion and chatter, which may cause the device to fail inside the body. This failure might require additional surgery to fix.
Patients with the recalled hip implant component are most at risk. This affects individuals who received the specific size and model during surgery.
Check the lot number on the implant component. Affected units have specific lot numbers: 626490 and 679210 with corresponding UDI numbers.
Look for the lot number on the implant component to determine if it is affected.
The recall is due to a potential risk of device failure in the hip implant that could require additional surgery.
Check the lot number on the implant component to see if it is affected. If it is, contact Biomet for further instructions.
Affected units have specific lot numbers: 626490 and 679210 with corresponding UDI numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2260-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2260-2021 from Biomet. 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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