MicroPort Orthopedics recalls PROFEMUR Neck Long Titanium hip implants (catalog numbers PHA01204-01264) due to reported fractures after implantation. 680 fractures occurred globally among 123,840 implants since 2002.
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. states that there have been reports of fractures of the long and extra-long Titanium modular femoral neck component after implantation. Worldwide there were 680 Long and X-Long PROFEMUR Titanium modular neck fractures among 123,840 global sales representing is a cumulative rate of modular neck device fracture of 0.55% from 2002 to 2019. Within the United States there were 349 Long and X-Long PROFEMUR¿ Titanium modular neck fractures among 15,786 United States sales representing a cumulative rate of modular neck device fracture with a fracture rate in the United States of 2.21% from 2002 to 2019. There is an average time of 5.4 years to device fracture after implantation.
MicroPort Orthopedics is recalling specific hip implants (PROFEMUR Neck Long Titanium) because they've been linked to fractures after surgery. This risk has been reported in over 680 cases worldwide since 2002, with a higher rate in the U.S. (2.21% of implants).
The titanium modular neck component of these hip implants can fracture over time, typically after about 5.4 years. This fracture risk has been reported in 680 cases worldwide among 123,840 implants sold since 2002, with a higher rate in the U.S. (2.21% of implants).
Patients who received the recalled hip implants (catalog numbers PHA01204 through PHA01264) are most at risk. The recall covers implants sold globally from 2002 to 2019.
Check if your hip implant has catalog numbers PHA01204, PHA01214, PHA01224, PHA01234, PHA01244, PHA01254, or PHA01264. These were sold globally from 2002 to 2019.
Look for catalog numbers PHA01204 through PHA01264 on your hip implant.
The recall includes 680 reported fractures worldwide among 123,840 implants sold from 2002 to 2019.
The recall does not require immediate removal or replacement; patients should check if their implant is affected and contact their surgeon for guidance.
Fractures typically occur after an average of 5.4 years following implantation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MicroPort Orthopedics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2941-2020 — MicroPort Orthopedics MicroPort Orthopedics Hello, I own a MicroPort Orthopedics that is covered by recall Z-2941-2020 from MicroPort Orthopedics. 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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