Howmedica Osteonics recalls two types of Serrato polyaxial screws (90mm and 100mm) that were manufactured with incorrect lengths. This could lead to improper joint fixation during surgery.
Discrepant length; Lot B88751 90mm screws were manufactured with a 100mm length instead of the required 90mm length; lot B90243 100mm screws were manufactured with a 90mm length instead of the required 100mm length.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling two types of Serrato polyaxial screws because some were made with the wrong length. Using these screws could cause improper joint fixation during surgery, which may lead to complications.
The screws were manufactured with incorrect lengths: 90mm screws were made 100mm long, and 100mm screws were made 90mm long. This could cause improper joint fixation during surgery, potentially leading to complications.
Surgical patients who received these specific screws during procedures. Surgeons and medical staff who used the recalled screws are most at risk.
Check the catalog number and lot number on the screw packaging. Lot B88751 has 90mm screws that were made 100mm long, and Lot B90243 has 100mm screws that were made 90mm long.
Look for the catalog number and lot number on the screw packaging to determine if it is recalled.
No, these specific screws were manufactured with incorrect lengths and could cause improper joint fixation during surgery.
Check the catalog number and lot number on the screw packaging to see if it is recalled. If it is, contact Howmedica Osteonics for further instructions.
Lot B88751 has 90mm screws that were made 100mm long, and Lot B90243 has 100mm screws that were made 90mm long.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2160-2019 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-2160-2019 from Howmedica Osteonics. 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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