Overview of recall records associated with Howmedica Osteonics Corp., including dates, categories and classifications where available.
Classification mix: Class II: 223, Class III: 2.
The recalling firm has received a higher than expected number of complaints documenting femoral head/hip stem disassociation for certain sizes of femoral heads manufactured prior to March…
The recalling firm has received a higher than expected number of complaints documenting femoral head/hip stem disassociation for certain sizes of femoral heads manufactured prior to March…
The recalling firm has received a higher than expected number of complaints documenting femoral head/hip stem disassociation for certain sizes of femoral heads manufactured prior to March…
The recalling firm has received a higher than expected number of complaints documenting femoral head/hip stem disassociation for certain sizes of femoral heads manufactured prior to March…
The recalling firm has received a higher than expected number of complaints documenting femoral head/hip stem disassociation for certain sizes of femoral heads manufactured prior to March…
Firm became aware that the specific product/lot combinations referenced above may contain the incorrect size implant from what is labeled on the box.
Customers may receive the incorrect size implant from what is labeled on the box.
Inner and outer sterile barriers not fully sealed.
When the lever of the Insertion Handle is in the "locked" position, the implant may be able to pivot rather than maintaining a rigid connection.
This page summarizes recall records in which the official source identifies Howmedica Osteonics Corp. as the recalling firm or manufacturer. The number of records should not be treated as a safety rating or a measure of company size, because recall counts depend on product mix, reporting periods and how government records are organized.
Compare the dates, categories and classifications together rather than relying on the total alone. Open an individual record for the recalled product, reason, distribution details and current instructions available from the source.
