Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body (Size E, 7:00mm) 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 could cause chatter and corrosion inside the joint, leading to the need for additional surgery. This risk affects patients who received the recalled model during the specified time frame.
The hip component could develop chatter and corrosion in the inner taper area, which might cause the device to fail inside the body. 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 E, 70 MM) with the specified item number and lot numbers are affected. Those with hip replacements using this component are at risk.
Check if your hip implant has the item number 11-301325 and lot numbers starting with 880850. The product was sold with specific serial numbers and dates as listed in the recall notice.
Identify the item number and lot numbers on your hip implant to confirm if it matches the recalled model.
The recall states there is a potential for chatter and corrosion leading to device failure, which could require additional surgery. However, the exact risk level is not specified in the notice.
The recall does not provide specific action steps for affected individuals. You should check your implant details against the listed item number and lot numbers.
Look for the item number 11-301325 and lot numbers starting with 880850 on your hip implant. The recall specifies these identifiers for affected units.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2269-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2269-2021 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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