MicroPort Orthopedics recalls specific hip prosthesis models due to reported fractures of titanium modular neck components after implantation. The recall covers 680 fractures globally among 123,840 units sold 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 certain hip prosthesis components (PROFEMUR Neck Extra Long Titanium) because they have been reported to fracture after implantation. This risk affects patients who received these specific models, potentially requiring surgery to replace the fractured component.
The titanium modular neck component can fracture after implantation, typically 5.4 years post-surgery. This fracture rate is higher in the U.S. (2.21%) compared to global rates (0.55%). Fractures may require additional surgery to repair the hip joint.
Patients who received the recalled hip prosthesis components between 2002 and 2019 are affected. Those with the specific catalog numbers PHA01206, PHA01236, or PHA01256 are most at risk.
Check if your hip prosthesis has the catalog numbers PHA01206, PHA01236, or PHA01256. The product was sold worldwide from 2002 to 2019 as part of MicroPort Orthopedics' hip replacement components.
Reach out to your surgeon or healthcare provider to discuss whether your hip prosthesis is affected by this recall.
Check if your hip prosthesis has the catalog numbers PHA01206, PHA01236, or PHA01256. These specific models were sold between 2002 and 2019.
Contact your surgeon to discuss whether your hip prosthesis is affected by this recall. The recall does not require immediate action but may need monitoring.
Globally, 0.55% of the 123,840 units sold had fractures, with a higher rate of 2.21% in the U.S. among 15,786 units sold.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MicroPort Orthopedics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2942-2020 — MicroPort Orthopedics MicroPort Orthopedics Hello, I own a MicroPort Orthopedics that is covered by recall Z-2942-2020 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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