Howmedica Osteonics recalls certain LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads (Catalog No. 6260-9-336) manufactured before March 4, 2011, due to reports of femoral head/hip stem disassociation. Affected units include specific lots listed in the recall.
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 they have been reported to disassociate from the hip stem. This could lead to serious complications if the implant fails.
The recalled femoral heads have been reported to disassociate from the hip stem in certain sizes. This disassociation can cause the implant to become unstable, potentially leading to serious complications if not addressed.
Patients who have received the recalled femoral heads (Catalog No. 6260-9-336) manufactured before March 4, 2011 are most at risk. The recall affects specific lots of these implants.
Check if your LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Head has Catalog No. 6260-9-336 and was manufactured before March 4, 2011. The specific lots listed in the recall record include many numbers starting with '20864103' through 'WXYMMAX2'.
Identify if your femoral head has Catalog No. 62660-9-336 and was manufactured before March 4, 2011.
Howmedica Osteonics has received a higher than expected number of complaints about femoral head/hip stem disassociation for certain sizes of femoral heads made before March 4, 2011.
Check if your implant matches the recall criteria (Catalog No. 6260-9-336, manufactured before March 4, 2011). If it does, contact Howmedica Osteonics for further instructions.
The recall reports that these implants can disassociate from the hip stem, which may lead to serious complications if not addressed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2298-2018 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-2298-2018 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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