Howmedica Osteonics recalls certain LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads (Catalog No. 6260-9-236) manufactured before March 4, 2011, after reports of 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 due to reports of hip stem disassociation. This could lead to joint instability or pain if the implant fails.
The femoral heads may become disassociated from the hip stem over time, causing joint instability. This can lead to pain, reduced mobility, or the need for additional surgery if not addressed.
Patients who received these specific femoral heads during hip replacement surgery between 2009 and 2011 are most at risk. The recall applies to implants with the listed lot numbers.
Check the product lot number on your implant, which is listed in the recall notice. These are specific to the LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads with Catalog No. 6260-9-236 manufactured before March 4, 2011.
Look for the lot number on your femoral head, which should match one of the listed codes in the recall notice.
Reach out to your surgeon or the recall contact for guidance on whether your implant needs replacement.
The recall is due to a higher than expected number of complaints about femoral head/hip stem disassociation for certain sizes of these implants made before March 4, 2011.
The recall does not require immediate replacement; patients should contact their surgeon to determine if their specific implant needs attention.
Check the lot number on your femoral head against the list of affected codes provided 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-2299-2018 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-2299-2018 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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