Howmedica recalls SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee implants with part number 73-3110 manufactured over 5 years ago due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
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 SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee implants made over 5 years ago because the material may oxidize, which could affect its strength. This recall affects patients who received these implants during that time frame.
The knee implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, which may weaken it. This oxidation could potentially affect the implant's performance and longevity, though it does not cause immediate harm.
Patients who received SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee implants with part number 73-3110 manufactured more than 5 years ago are affected. Those with implants from the listed lot numbers are most at risk.
Check if your implant has part number 73-3110 and was manufactured over 5 years ago. Look for the specific lot numbers listed: XEA7, 8P83, 690Y, MRM3, 67D4, 4902, YNP7, 3AYN, AYHM, W3MD, 76KN, K4P9, 792H, 43T8, MW40.
Identify your implant's part number (73-3110) and lot number to see if it matches the recalled list.
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, which may weaken it and affect its performance.
Check your implant's part number and lot number against the list provided in the recall notice to see if it's affected.
The recall indicates a potential long-term risk to the implant's performance, but it does not cause immediate harm or injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0893-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0893-2024 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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