Howmedica recalls plasma-coated size 3 rHead stem implants for higher revision rates post-surgery. This orthopedic implant may not perform as expected after replacement of the radius proximal end.
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 Osteonics Corp. recalls their plasma-coated rHead Stem Implant Size 3 for higher revision rates compared to other radius replacement implants. This implant may not function as intended after surgery, potentially requiring additional procedures.
The implant has a higher revision rate than other similar implants based on literature review. This means it may not perform as expected after surgery, potentially requiring additional procedures.
Patients who received this specific orthopedic implant during surgery for radius replacement are affected. Those with the implant are most at risk of needing additional surgery.
This product is part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system. It was sold under the model number 310-2012.
Patients should contact their surgeon to discuss whether they have the recalled implant.
The recall is due to higher revision rates compared to other proximal radial head replacement implants, meaning it may not perform as expected after surgery.
Contact your surgeon to discuss whether you have the recalled implant and if additional procedures may be needed.
The recall does not mention a specific fix or remedy; patients should contact their surgeon.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2679-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2679-2018 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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