Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM (Item 11-301310) due to potential chatter and corrosion causing device failure in vivo. 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 implant model because it could cause chatter and corrosion inside the joint, leading to the need for additional surgery. This is a serious risk for patients who have received this implant.
The hip implant component could develop chatter and corrosion in the inner taper area, which might cause the implant to fail inside the body. This failure could require additional surgery to fix the problem.
Patients who received the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM implant are most at risk. This recall affects individuals who have this specific hip implant model.
Check if your hip implant has the model name 'Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body', size A, 50 MM, and item number 11-301310. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify if your hip implant matches the model name, size, and item number listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate removal; patients should check their implant details to see if they are affected.
Affected units have lot numbers starting with 004230, 626590, 626600, 678840, 679170, and 679180 as listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not mention a repair or replacement option; affected patients should contact Biomet for further guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2262-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2262-2021 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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