Howmedica recalls rHead Recon Stem Implant 6mm Collar Size 2 due to higher revision rates than other radial head replacements. This implant may not perform as expected 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 its rHead Recon Stem Implant 6: 6mm Collar, Size 2 for possible higher revision rates after surgery compared to other radial head replacements. This could mean the implant doesn't work as intended post-surgery.
The implant has been found to have higher revision rates 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 for radial head replacement are likely affected. Surgeons and patients using the implant are at risk of needing revision surgery.
Check if you have the rHead Recon Stem Implant 6mm Collar, Size 2 used in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system. The product code is 310-2023.
Identify if your implant matches the rHead Recon Stem Implant 6mm Collar, Size 2 used in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system with product code 310-2023.
The recall states higher revision rates than other implants, but it does not indicate immediate danger or injury risk. The implant may not perform as expected after surgery.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with your surgeon about potential revision surgery needs.
Look for the rHead Recon Stem Implant 6mm Collar, Size 2 in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system with product code 310-2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2690-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2690-2018 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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