Howmedica Osteonics recalls LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads (Catalog No. 6260-9-040) manufactured before March 4, 2011, due to reports of femoral head/hip stem disassociation. Affected units include specific lots listed in the recall notice.
The recalling firm has received a higher than expected number of complaints documenting femoral head/hip stem disassociation for certain sizes of femoral heads manufactured prior to March 4, 2011.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling certain LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads made before March 4, 2011, because customers have reported these parts becoming disassociated from the hip stem. This could lead to serious complications if the implant fails.
The recalled femoral heads have been reported to become disassociated from the hip stem in some cases. This disassociation could cause the implant to become unstable, potentially leading to pain, mobility issues, or the need for additional surgery.
Patients who have received the recalled femoral heads (specifically those manufactured before March 4, 2011) are most at risk. The recall applies to individuals with hip replacements using these particular implants.
Check the catalog number on the implant (6260-9-040) and the lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected units were manufactured before March 4, 2011, and include specific lots such as 586MTA, 587MTA, and others listed in the record.
Look for the catalog number 6260-9-040 and the lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 586MTA, 587MTA, etc.) on your femoral head.
Reach out to Howmedica Osteonics directly to confirm if your implant is affected and to get instructions on next steps.
The recall indicates that these implants have been reported to become disassociated from the hip stem, so they are not safe to use without further evaluation.
Check the catalog number (6260-9-040) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 586MTA, 587MTA, etc.).
Contact Howmedica Osteonics to confirm if your implant is affected and follow their instructions for next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2293-2018 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-2293-2018 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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