Howmedica Osteonics recalls LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads (Catalog No. 6260-9-144) manufactured before March 4, 2011, due to reported femoral head/hip stem disassociation. Consumers should check their product lot numbers.
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 joint instability or pain if the implant fails.
The recalled femoral heads have been reported to disassociate from the hip stem in certain sizes, which can cause joint instability or pain. This disassociation may occur due to the implant design or manufacturing process.
Patients who have received a femoral head implant with the recalled catalog number (6260-9-144) and lot numbers listed in the recall. Those with hip replacements using these specific implants are most at risk.
Check the product's catalog number (6260-9-144) and lot numbers listed in the recall document. The recall covers implants manufactured before March 4, 2011.
Identify the lot number on your implant to see if it matches the list of recalled lots provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Howmedica Osteonics directly for guidance on next steps if your implant is recalled.
The recall indicates a higher than expected number of complaints about disassociation, but the implants are not automatically unsafe. Patients should check their lot numbers and contact the manufacturer for advice.
Check your implant's lot number against the list provided in the recall. If it matches, contact Howmedica Osteonics for further instructions.
Look for the catalog number (6260-9-144) and check the lot number against the list of recalled lots in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2297-2018 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-2297-2018 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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