Howmedica Osteonics recalls certain LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads manufactured before March 4, 2011 due to higher than expected complaints of femoral head/hip stem disassociation.
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 specific LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads made before March 4, 2011. These implants have been linked to higher than expected complaints of femoral head/hip stem disassociation, which could lead to serious complications if not addressed.
The recalled femoral heads have been reported to disassociate from the hip stem more frequently than expected in certain sizes. This disassociation can cause the implant to become unstable, potentially leading to serious complications if not corrected.
Patients who have received the recalled femoral heads as part of hip replacement surgery are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and production lots manufactured prior to March 4, 2011.
Check the product catalog number (6260-9-044) and production lots listed in the recall notice. The affected items were manufactured before March 4, 2011.
Reach out to your orthopedic surgeon to determine if you have a recalled femoral head and discuss potential corrective actions.
The recall does not require immediate removal. Patients should contact their surgeon to assess if the implant needs correction.
The recalled implant is the LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads with catalog number 6260-9-044.
Check the product catalog number (6260-9-044) and production lots listed in the recall notice. The affected items were manufactured before March 4, 2:011.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2294-2018 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-2294-2018 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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