Howmedica Osteonics recalls LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads (Catalog No. 6260-9-140) manufactured before March 4, 2011, due to higher complaints 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 (Catalog No. 6260-9-140) made before March 4, 2011. These implants have been reported to cause disassociation between the femoral head and hip stem in some cases, which could lead to complications requiring additional surgery.
The recalled femoral heads have been reported to disassociate from the hip stem in some cases, meaning the implant components may separate. This can cause pain, instability, and may require additional surgery to repair the issue.
Patients who received these specific femoral heads during hip replacement surgery are affected. The risk is higher for individuals with certain implant sizes.
Check if your implant has the catalog number 6260-9-140 and was manufactured before March 4, 2011. The specific lots listed in the recall (e.g., 201MJD, 20RMJD, etc.) are also affected.
Identify your implant's catalog number and lot number to see if it matches the recalled items listed in the notice.
Reach out to your surgeon or the recall program for guidance on next steps if your implant is affected.
The recall indicates higher complaints of disassociation, but the implants are not considered unsafe for normal use. Patients should consult their surgeon for specific guidance.
Check if your implant has catalog number 6260-9-140 and was manufactured before March 4, 2011. The specific lots listed in the recall (e.g., 201MJD, 20RMJD) are affected.
The recall does not require immediate replacement. Patients should contact their surgeon to determine if additional monitoring or repair is needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2296-2018 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-2296-2018 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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