Howmedica recalls Lat Assembly, Rad Stem Implant (Size 2) for higher revision rates post-surgery than other radial head replacements. This 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.
Howmedica recalls a specific orthopedic implant used to replace the radius bone near the elbow. The implant has a higher chance of needing revision surgery compared to other similar implants, which could lead to complications after the procedure.
This implant has a higher revision rate than other similar implants based on medical literature. Revision surgery means the implant may need to be removed and replaced, which can cause additional pain and recovery time.
Patients who received this implant during surgery are likely affected. Those with the implant in their radius bone are at risk of needing additional surgery.
The product is part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system. Look for the model number 310-0005 on the implant packaging or documentation.
Review the implant packaging or documentation for the model number 310-0005 to confirm if it is affected.
The recall is due to higher revision rates compared to other similar implants, which may lead to the need for additional surgery after the initial procedure.
No, this is a surgical implant that is not used by consumers. Patients who received this implant during surgery should contact their surgeon for guidance.
Check the implant packaging or documentation for the model number 310-0005, which is 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-2668-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2668-2018 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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