Howmedica recalls rHead Recon Stem Implant Plasma Coated Size 4 orthopedic implants due to higher revision rates than other radial head replacements. This may lead to complications 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 is recalling rHead Recon Stem Implant Plasma Coated Size :4 implants for potential higher revision rates compared to other radial head replacements. This could mean the implant doesn't work as expected after surgery.
The implant has been found to have a higher revision rate than other similar implants based on literature reviews. This means it may not function properly after surgery, requiring additional procedures.
Patients who received this specific implant during surgery are likely affected. Those with the implant are at risk of needing additional surgery.
Check if you have the rHead Recon Stem Implant Plasma Coated, Size 4. This implant is part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
Reach out to your surgeon to discuss whether you have the recalled implant and next steps.
The recall is due to higher revision rates compared to other radial head replacements, which may mean the implant doesn't perform as expected after surgery.
No specific stop-use instruction is given; contact your surgeon to discuss your situation.
Look for the rHead Recon Stem Implant Plasma Coated, Size 4 in 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-2688-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2688-2018 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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