Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body (Size D, 60mm) due to potential chatter and corrosion causing device failure. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item numbers.
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 may cause chatter and corrosion inside the joint, leading to the need for additional surgery. This risk affects patients who have received this particular hip implant model.
The hip component may develop chatter and corrosion in the inner taper area, which can cause the device to fail during use. This failure might require additional surgical intervention to fix the problem.
Patients who received the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body (Size D, 60mm) with the specified item number and lot numbers are most at risk. This recall targets individuals who have undergone hip replacement surgery using this specific implant model.
Check if your hip implant has the item number 11-301314 and lot numbers starting with 934870. The specific model is the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size D, 60mm.
Verify your hip implant's item number and lot numbers to confirm if it matches the recalled model.
This recall applies to the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body (Size D, 60mm) with item number 11-301314 and lot numbers starting with 934870. If your implant matches these details, you may be affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Biomet directly to discuss next steps for affected implants.
The recall states that the device may fail in vivo, potentially requiring additional surgery, but it does not specify a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2265-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2265-2021 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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