Here are four takeaways:
1. The component being recalled is the ADVANCE HA Coated Tibial Bases.
2. The reason for the recall was “higher than expected revision rate due to component loosening,” according to the report.
3. The company is asking physicians continue their usual follow-up processes and also inform patients of symptoms that could lead to revision surgery.
4. MicroPort Orthopaedics is an orthopedic device company focusing on solutions for hip and knee replacements.
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