Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body (Size A, 70mm) due to potential chatter and corrosion causing device failure. Affected units have specific lot 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 could 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 implant component could develop chatter and corrosion in the inner taper area, which might cause the device to fail during use. This failure could require additional surgical intervention to fix the problem.
Patients who received the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body (Size A, 70mm) with the specified lot numbers are most at risk. This recall applies to individuals who have this specific hip implant.
Check if your hip implant is labeled as Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 70mm with the item number 11-301321. Affected units have specific lot numbers: 881730 (01)00880304474314(17)310324(10)881730.
Identify if your hip implant matches the recalled model and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall states there is a potential for chatter and corrosion that could lead to device failure and additional surgery, but the exact risk level is not specified in the notice.
The recall does not provide specific action steps for affected individuals, only identifying the affected model and lot numbers.
Check the implant label for the model name, size, and item number, and compare it with the specific lot numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2267-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2267-2021 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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