Howmedica recalls rHead Radial Implant 6mm Collar Size 1 due to higher revision rates than other proximal 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 Radial Implant 6 mm Coll:1 for possible higher revision rates than other similar implants. This means the implant might not work as intended after surgery.
The implant has been found to have a higher revision rate than other products in the same category. Revision rate refers to how often the implant needs to be replaced after surgery. This suggests the implant may not perform as expected post-surgery.
Patients who received this specific orthopedic implant during surgery are likely affected. Those with the implant may be at risk of needing additional surgery.
Check for the product name 'rHead, Radial Implant 6 mm Collar, Size 1' in the surgical implant documentation. This product was sold under the RHA-S160 model number.
Review your surgical records to confirm if you received the rHead Radial Implant 6 mm Collar, Size 1 (RHA-S160) model.
The recall is due to higher revision rates than other proximal radial head replacement devices, meaning the implant may not perform as expected after surgery.
If you received this specific implant, check your surgical records to confirm. There is no immediate action required beyond verifying your implant type.
The recall indicates a higher risk of needing additional surgery, but it does not pose an immediate risk of serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2726-2018 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2726-2018 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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