FDAOctober 24, 2017device

rHead Stem Implant Plasma Coated, Size 1. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

howmedica osteonicshowmedica

Recall history

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