Howmedica recalls Size 1 rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated implants due to higher revision rates than other radius replacement devices. This may lead to less effective surgical outcomes.
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 has recalled its Size 1 rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated implants because they have a higher revision rate than other radius replacement devices. This means the implants may not work as well after surgery.
The implant has a higher revision rate than other radius replacement devices based on literature review. This means it may not perform as expected after surgery, potentially requiring additional procedures.
Patients who received the Size 1 rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated implant as part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system are affected. Patients who have had this implant surgery are most at risk.
Check if you have the Size 1 rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated implant from the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system. The product code is RCN-S160.
Reach out to Howmedica Osteonics Corp. to confirm if your implant is part of this recall.
The recall states the implant has a higher revision rate than other devices, but it does not indicate immediate danger to users.
Contact Howmedica Osteonics Corp. to confirm if your implant is part of this recall.
Look for the product code RCN-S160 on the implant or check if it was part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2715-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2715-2018 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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