OMNIlife recalls ApeX-LNK crosslinked acetabular inserts for higher wear rates, potentially requiring revision surgery. Learn if your product is affected and what to do.
Acetabular liners failed the oxidation testing performed prior to release. They may experience a higher wear rate, leading to revision surgery.
OMNIlife is recalling ApeX-LNK crosslinked acetabular inserts that may wear faster than expected, increasing the risk of needing revision surgery. This recall affects hip replacement components sold with specific product codes.
The acetabular liners failed oxidation testing before release, which means they may wear down faster than intended. This increased wear rate could lead to the need for revision surgery to replace the hip joint component.
Hip replacement patients who received the ApeX-LNK crosslinked acetabular insert with product code H5-54840 and lot number 31707 are most at risk. These components were sold in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022.
Check for the product code H5-54840 and lot number 31707 on the packaging or documentation. These inserts were sold by OMNIlife in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022.
Look for product code H5-54840 and lot number 31707 on the packaging or documentation.
Reach out to OMNIlife directly for further assistance or to confirm if your product is affected.
The acetabular liners failed oxidation testing before release, which may cause higher wear rates and increase the risk of needing revision surgery.
Check for product code H5-54840 and lot number 31707 on the packaging or documentation. These inserts were sold in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022.
Contact OMNIlife directly for further assistance or to confirm if your product is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send OMNIlife to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2481-2019 — OMNIlife OMNIlife Hello, I own a OMNIlife that is covered by recall Z-2481-2019 from OMNIlife. 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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