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Radial Head Replacement System Implant is a one-piece, stemmed radial head replacement. The radial head is available in diameters of 19, ...

Units Affected
0
Recall Date
April 7, 2022
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1072-2022.

DePuy Synthes Radial Head Replacement System Contraindications added to Electronic Instructions for Use (e-IFU): Absolute contraindications include: Infection, sepsis, osteomyelitis.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1072-2022.

Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Synthes (usa) Products Llc or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1072-2022.

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Synthes (usa) Products Llc Recall FAQ

Synthes (usa) Products Llc is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Radial Head Replacement System Implant is a one-piece, stemmed radial head replacement. The radial head is available in diameters of 19, .... The notice was published on April 7, 2022 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 0 units are potentially affected.