Howmedica recalls SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement implants with part number 73-3710 manufactured over 5 years ago due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material.
Product manufactured using UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation. Oxidation within UHMWPE can have an impact on its material properties.
Howmedica is recalling knee replacement implants called SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA with part number 73-3710 that were made more than 5 years ago. Oxidation in the UHMWPE material could affect the implant's performance and safety.
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, especially in implants older than 5 years. Oxidation may weaken the material, potentially affecting how the implant functions and safety during knee replacement procedures.
Knee replacement surgery patients who received SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA implants with part number 73-3710 made more than 5 years ago are affected. Patients with these implants are at risk of potential material property changes.
Check for part number 73-3710 on the implant. The implant was manufactured with lot numbers including RNT5, 3YNP, PEA1, NNA5, 5A2R, 98AH, T1JH, 8D72, E0VH, 3PA0, 05L4, or R608.
Look for part number 73-3710 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, especially in implants older than 5 years, which may affect its material properties.
Check the implant's part number and lot numbers to see if it matches the recalled items. If it does, contact Howmedica for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0897-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0897-2024 from Howmedica. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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