Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size C, 80 MM (Item 11-301344) due to potential chatter and corrosion causing device failure. Affected patients should contact Biomet for details.
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 because it could cause chatter and corrosion inside the joint, leading to the need for additional surgery. This is a serious issue for patients who have this model.
The hip implant component could develop chatter and corrosion in the inner taper area, which might cause the device to fail inside the body. This failure could require additional surgery to fix the problem.
Patients who received the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size C, 80 MM (Item Number 11-301343) during surgery are affected. Those with this specific implant are at the highest risk.
Check if your hip implant has the model name 'Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body', size C, 80 MM, and item number 11-301343. Lot numbers starting with 626750 are also affected.
Patients with the recalled hip implant should contact Biomet directly for instructions on next steps.
The recall states the component could cause chatter and corrosion leading to device failure, which may require additional surgery. This is a serious risk but not all patients will experience issues.
Check if your hip implant is labeled as 'Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size C, 80 MM' with item number 11-301343 and lot numbers starting with 626750.
Contact Biomet directly for instructions on next steps. The recall does not include a specific remedy like returning the implant.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2274-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2274-2021 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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