Howmedica recalls rHead Recon Extended Stem Size 2 orthopedic implants due to higher revision rates than other radial head replacements. This may lead to complications 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 is recalling rHead Recon Extended Stem Size 2 orthopedic implants for potential higher revision rates after surgery compared to other radial head replacements. This could mean the implant doesn't perform as expected post-surgery.
The implant has been found to have a higher revision rate than other similar implants based on medical literature. This means patients might need additional surgery more often than expected after the initial procedure.
Patients who received this specific orthopedic implant for radial head replacement surgery are likely affected. Those with the implant are at risk of needing additional surgery.
Check for the product name 'rHead Recon Extended Stem Size 2' and the model number 410-0301. This implant is part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
Verify the product name and model number to confirm if you have the recalled implant.
The recall is due to higher revision rates compared to other radial head replacement implants, which may lead to complications after surgery.
Check the product name and model number to confirm if you have the recalled implant. Contact Howmedica for further guidance.
The recall record does not mention a specific remedy or fix for this implant.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2708-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2708-2018 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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