Howmedica recalls left Radio Capitellum Large orthopedic implants for potential higher revision rates post-surgery. Learn if your Stryker rHead implant is affected and what to do.
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 is recalling left Radio Capitellum Large orthopedic implants for replacement of the radius proximal end in Stryker rHead systems. The recall is due to higher revision rates than other similar implants, meaning these implants might not function as expected after surgery.
The implant has a higher revision rate than other similar implants based on literature review. This means the implant may not perform as expected after surgery, potentially requiring additional procedures.
Patients who received the left Radio Capitellum Large implant for radius replacement in Stryker rHead systems are affected. Surgeons and patients with this specific implant are most at risk.
Check if your implant is labeled 'Radio Capitellum Large, Left' for radius replacement in Stryker rHead systems. The product code is 410-0000.
Verify your implant's model and product code (410-0000) to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is due to higher revision rates than other implants, meaning it may not perform as expected after surgery, but it does not cause immediate harm.
No, the recall does not require stopping use; it's for potential revision if the implant doesn't function as expected.
Check if your implant is labeled 'Radio Capitellum Large, Left' for radius replacement in Stryker rHead systems with product code 410-0000.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2693-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2693-2018 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.
