Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, : Potential device failure leading to surgical intervention. Check item number 11-301322 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 affects patients who have received this particular hip implant model.
The hip implant component could develop chatter in the inner taper, causing fretting corrosion. This corrosion may lead to the device failing inside the body, requiring surgical intervention.
Patients who received the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 70 MM implant are affected. Those with this specific model are at risk of needing additional surgery if the device fails.
Check for the item number 11-301322 and lot numbers 678990 (01)00880304473751(17)310407(10)678990 on the implant packaging or documentation.
Review the item number and lot numbers on your implant packaging to confirm if it matches the recalled model.
This recall specifically affects Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 70 MM with item number 11-301322 and lot numbers 678990 (01)00880304473751(17)310407(10)678990.
Check the item number and lot numbers on your implant packaging to see if it matches the recalled model. If it does, contact Biomet for further instructions.
The recall states that the implant could lead to device failure requiring surgical intervention, but it does not specify a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2268-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2268-2021 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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