Howmedica rHead Recon Stem Implant Size 3 Recall: Higher Revision Risk

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Recalling firmHowmedica Osteonics Corp.325 Corporate Dr, N/A · Mahwah, NJ 07430-2006

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What happened, in plain English

Howmed: The company recalls its Size 3 rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated implants for possible higher revision rates after surgery compared to other radial head replacements. This could mean patients need extra surgery later.

Why it’s dangerous

The implant has a higher revision rate than other radial head replacements based on medical literature. Revision means needing additional surgery to fix the implant after it fails.

Who’s affected

Patients who received the Size 3 rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated implant as part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system. Those with the implant are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if you have the Size 3 rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated implant in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system. The product code is RCN-S360.

Brand
Howmedica
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Your surgeon can confirm if you have the recalled implant and discuss next steps.

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Questions people ask

Is this implant dangerous?

The recall states the implant has a higher revision rate than other radial head replacements, but it does not say the implant is dangerous in normal use.

Do I need to stop using this implant?

The recall does not say to stop using the implant; it indicates a higher revision risk after surgery.

What is the product code for this implant?

The product code is RCN-S360.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-2719-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica

Hello,

I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2719-2018 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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2719-2018 (October 24, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2719-2018 to see it in context.
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