Howmedica recalls left Radio Capitellum Small implants for higher revision rates post-surgery than other radial head replacements. This orthopedic implant may not perform as expected after surgery.
Revision rate identified as higher than other proximal radial head replacement devices based on literature review. Product may not perform at expected level post-surgery.
Howmed: Howmedica recalls left Radio Capitellum Small implants for higher revision rates post-surgery than other radial head replacements. This orthopedic implant may not perform as expected after surgery.
This implant has a higher revision rate than other similar implants based on literature review. It may not function as intended after surgery, potentially requiring additional procedures.
Patients who received this specific left Radio Capitellum Small implant during surgery with the Stryker rHead Radial Head system are affected. Surgeons and patients using this implant are at risk of needing additional surgery.
Check if you received a left Radio Capitellum Small implant as part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system. The product code is 410-0001.
Reach out to your surgeon to confirm if you received the recalled implant.
The recall states this implant has a higher revision rate than other similar implants, but it is not considered dangerous in normal use.
No, the recall does not require stopping use; it indicates a higher revision risk after surgery.
Check if you received a left Radio Capitellum Small implant with the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system (product code 410-0001).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2694-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2694-2018 from Howmedica. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
