Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, : potential chatter and corrosion could cause device failure, requiring medical intervention.
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 chatter and corrosion that could lead to device failure and the need for additional surgery. This affects patients who received this particular hip implant model.
The hip implant component could develop chatter and corrosion in the inner taper, which might cause the device to fail inside the body. This failure could require surgical intervention to fix the problem.
Patients who received the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 70 MM implant are affected. Those with this specific hip replacement model are at risk of needing additional surgery.
Check if your hip implant has the model name 'Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body', size A, 70 MM, and item number 11-301331. Lot numbers include 880380 and 880870 with specific UDI codes.
Review your hip implant's model, size, and item number to confirm if it matches the recalled components.
The recall states there is a potential risk of 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 patients, only a check for the model details.
Check the model name, size, and item number against the recalled components listed in the notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2270-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2270-2021 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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