Howmedica recalls hip replacement mesh due to incorrect part mix-up in shipments. Affected units contain 4-petal mesh instead of 6-petal. No injury reported, but users should check their product.
Boxes of the 6-Petal X-Change Wall Mesh Small (Part # 0942-8-025) contain the 4-Petal X-Change Wall Mesh Small (Part # 0942-8-015)
Howmedica is recalling hip replacement mesh implants because some boxes contain the wrong 4-petal mesh instead of the intended 6-petal mesh. This mix-up could lead to improper implantation if the wrong part is used.
The recall involves a mix-up where some boxes of the 6-petal mesh implant contain the 4-petal mesh instead. Using the wrong mesh could cause improper joint replacement, potentially leading to complications during surgery or after implantation.
Patients who received the Stryker X-Change Medial Wall Mesh Small (6-Petal) implant with part number 0942-8-025 are affected. Those who received the incorrect 4-petal mesh (part number 0942-8-015) are at higher risk of improper fitting.
Check your implant's part number on the packaging or label. The affected product has part number 0942-8-025 (6-petal) but contains the 4-petal mesh (part number 0942-8-015).
Look for the part number on your implant packaging or label to confirm if it's 0942-8-025 (6-petal) or 0942-8-015 (4-petal).
The recall is due to a mix-up where some boxes of the 6-petal mesh contain the 4-petal mesh instead. This could lead to improper implantation.
The recall does not mention any injuries or incidents. However, using the wrong mesh could cause improper joint replacement.
Check your implant's part number on the packaging or label. If it's 0942-8-025 but contains the 4-petal mesh (0942-8-015), it's affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0514-2020 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0514-2020 from Howmedica. 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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