Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, : potential device failure leading to surgical intervention. Check item numbers and lot numbers for affected units.
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 device failure in the body, which could require additional surgery. This recall affects patients who received this particular hip implant model.
The hip implant component could develop chatter in the inner taper, causing fretting corrosion and potential device failure inside the body. This might require additional surgical intervention to fix the issue.
Patients who received the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM implant are affected. Those with this specific model are most at risk.
Check for the item number 11-301302 and lot numbers 626540 or 679320 on the implant packaging or documentation. This recall applies to specific hip replacement components sold between certain dates.
Review the item number and lot numbers on the implant packaging to confirm if it is affected.
The Arcos Proximal Cone Bodies could potentially exhibit chatter in the inner taper, causing fretting corrosion and device failure in the body, which may require additional surgery.
Check the item number and lot numbers on the implant packaging to see if it is affected. If it is, contact Biomet for further instructions.
Look for item number 11-301302 and lot numbers 626540 or 679320 on the implant packaging or documentation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2261-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2261-2021 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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