Howmedica recalls a specific orthopedic implant for higher revision rates post-surgery. Learn if your implant is affected and what to do.
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 a specific orthopedic implant (Radio Capitellum Small, Right) due to higher revision rates compared to other similar implants. This means the implant may not perform as expected after surgery, potentially requiring additional procedures.
This implant has been found to have a higher revision rate than other similar implants based on literature review. Revision means the implant needs to be removed and replaced, which can lead to additional surgery and recovery time.
Patients who received this specific implant during surgery for the proximal end of the radius. Those with the implant model 410-0003 are most at risk.
Check if your implant is labeled as 'Radio Capitellum Small, Right' and model number 410-0003. This implant is part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
Look for the model number 410-0003 on your implant or documentation.
The recall indicates a higher revision rate than other similar implants, meaning it may need to be replaced after surgery. This is not an immediate safety hazard but could require additional procedures.
No, this is a surgical implant. The recall does not require stopping use but may require a revision surgery if the implant needs replacement.
Check for the model number 410-0003 on your implant or documentation. This implant is part of the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2696-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2696-2018 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.
