rHead — Class II medical device recall Z-2730-2018
Terminated recall by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., reported 2018-08-15, distributed nationwide. Revision rate identified as higher than other proximal radial head replacement devices based on literature rev
| Recall number | Z-2730-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-10-24 |
| Classified | 2018-08-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-08-15 |
| Terminated | 2023-05-18 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 162 |
Product
rHead, Radial Implant 6 mm Collar, Size 3. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.