Howmedica Osteonics recalls Radio Capitellum Size 4 implants due to higher revision rates than other radial head replacements. This 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 Osteonics is recalling Radio Capitellum, Recon Head, Size #4 implants used in certain orthopedic surgeries. These implants may not perform as expected after surgery, leading to higher revision rates compared to other products.
This implant may not function properly after surgery, leading to a higher chance of needing revision surgery compared to other implants. The hazard is based on literature review showing higher revision rates.
Orthopedic patients who received this specific implant during surgery are likely affected. Patients with this implant are at risk of needing additional surgery.
Check if you have the Radio Capitellum, Recon Head, Size #4 implant used in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system. The product code is 410-0009.
Identify if your implant matches the Radio Capitellum, Recon Head, Size #4 used in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system with product code 410-0009.
The recall is due to higher revision rates compared to other proximal radial head replacement devices, as identified in literature reviews.
No, this is a surgical implant that is not used by consumers. The recall is for patients who received this implant during surgery.
Check if your implant matches the Radio Capitellum, Recon Head, Size #4 with product code 410-0009. Contact your surgeon for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteon: A short, human brand name for headings (e.g. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2702-2018 — Howmedica Osteon: A short, human brand name for headings (e.g. Howmedica Osteon: A short, human bra Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteon: A short, human brand name for headings (e.g. that is covered by recall Z-2702-2018 from Howmedica Osteon: A short, human brand name for headings (e.g.. 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.
