Smith & Nephew recalls hip prostheses with undersized taper length that could cause improper fit during surgery. Affected models include Anthology Porous High Offset Stem, 7H size, 32mm x 112mm, lot numbers 17LM22019, 17LM10934, 17LM05900.
Three lots of Anthology HO Porous size 7 stems were manufactured with an undersized taper length. The device taper length was incorrectly manufactured as 0.393mm opposed to 0.442 mm.
Smith & Nephew is recalling hip prostheses with an undersized taper length that could lead to improper surgical fit. This recall affects specific model numbers and lot numbers produced between certain dates.
The hip prosthesis stems were manufactured with a taper length of 0.393mm instead of the required 0.442mm. This undersized taper could cause improper fit during surgery, potentially leading to complications.
Patients who received the recalled hip prosthesis models are affected. Surgeons and medical facilities using these specific models are at risk during implantation procedures.
Check for the model name 'Anthology Porous High Offset Stem', size 7H, dimensions 32mm x 112mm, and lot numbers 17LM22019, 17LM10934, or 17LM05900.
Identify the lot number on your hip prosthesis to determine if it is affected by this recall.
Smith & Nephew Anthology Porous High Offset Stem, 7H size, 32mm x 112mm, with lot numbers 17LM22019, 17LM10934, or 17LM05900.
The stems were manufactured with an undersized taper length (0.393mm instead of 0.442mm), which could cause improper surgical fit.
Check the lot number on your hip prosthesis to see if it is affected. If it is, contact Smith & Nephew for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1921-2018 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-1921-2018 from Smith & Nephew. 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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