DePuy Orthopaedics recalls cementless femoral stems labeled Size 11 but actually Size 12. This mismatch risks poor joint fit, loosening, and extra surgery. Affected units sold between 2018-2020.
Two lots of femoral stems were labeled as Size 11. However, they are actually Size 12. Potential adverse effects include poor joint mechanics, improper fit, loosening, and additional surgical procedure to correct. It may also result in an intraoperative fracture which could represent a surgical delay and additional procedures.
DePuy Orthopaedics recalled cementless femoral stems that were labeled as Size 11 but are actually Size 12. This mismatch can cause improper joint fit, loosening, and may require additional surgery to fix.
The stems were mislabeled as Size 11 when they are actually Size 12. This size mismatch can cause improper joint mechanics, leading to loosening or the need for additional surgery. In severe cases, it might cause an intraoperative fracture during surgery.
Patients who received this specific femoral stem implant during surgery between 2018 and 2020 are most at risk. The recall affects individuals who had the implant labeled as Size 11 but are actually Size 12.
Check if your implant has the catalog number 3L92511 or the serial numbers 5307603 or 5300997. These units were sold between 2018 and 2020.
Your surgeon can confirm if you have the recalled implant and provide next steps.
The implant is actually Size 12, but was labeled as Size 11.
The recall may require additional surgery if the size mismatch causes loosening or improper fit.
Check for catalog number 3L92511 or serial numbers 5307603 or 5300997. These units were sold between 2018 and 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DePuy Orthopaedics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2521-2018 — DePuy Orthopaedics DePuy Orthopaedics Hello, I own a DePuy Orthopaedics that is covered by recall Z-2521-2018 from DePuy Orthopaedics. 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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