Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body (Size B, 8:00mm) due to potential device failure causing surgical intervention. 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 fail in the body, requiring additional surgery. This affects patients who received this exact model during the specified time period.
The hip component could develop internal corrosion and chatter in the inner taper, which might cause the device to fail while 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 B, 80 mm) with the listed lot numbers are most at risk. The recall targets individuals who had this specific implant during the production period.
Check if your hip implant has the model name 'Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body', size B, and 80 mm. Look for lot numbers starting with 391390 or the specific UDI codes listed in the recall notice.
Review your implant's model, size, and lot number to confirm if it matches the recalled item.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; it is for patients who received the specific model to be checked for potential failure.
Contact Biomet directly to confirm your implant details and follow their instructions for potential repair or replacement.
Check the lot number on your implant or the UDI codes listed in the recall notice to see if it matches the specified numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2273-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2273-2021 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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