Howmedica Osteonics recalls Lat Assembly, Rad Stem Implant, and Collar 6mm, Size1 orthopedic implants due to higher revision rates than other radial head replacements. This may affect post-surgery performance.
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 recalls a specific orthopedic implant used in radius replacements. The device has a higher revision rate than other similar implants, meaning it may not work as expected after surgery.
The implant has a higher revision rate than other radial head replacements. This means it may not function properly after surgery, potentially requiring additional procedures.
Patients who received this implant during surgery are likely affected. Those with the specific implant model are at risk of needing additional surgery.
Check if you have the Lat Assembly, Rad Stem Implant, Collar 6mm, Size1 model from Howmedica Osteonics. This implant is part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
Reach out to your surgeon to discuss whether this implant is part of your procedure.
The recall states the implant has a higher revision rate than other similar implants, but it does not indicate immediate danger to users.
The recall does not state that users should stop using the implant; it focuses on post-surgery performance.
Look for the Lat Assembly, Rad Stem Implant, Collar 6mm, Size1 model from Howmedica Osteonics in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteon: a short, human brand name for headings (e.g. "Trsmima") to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2667-2018 — Howmedica Osteon: a short, human brand name for headings (e.g. "Trsmima") Howmedica Osteon: a short Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteon: a short, human brand name for headings (e.g. "Trsmima") that is covered by recall Z-2667-2018 from Howmedica Osteon: a short, human brand name for headings (e.g. "Trsmima"). 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.
