Howmedica recalls SCORPIO recessed patella knee implants (part 3044-0028) 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 certain knee implants (SCORPIO recessed patella) made over 5 years ago because the material could oxidize, potentially affecting its strength. This recall affects patients who received implants with the specified part number and lot numbers.
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, which may weaken it and affect its performance. This oxidation risk is specific to implants manufactured more than 5 years ago.
Patients who received the SCORPIO recessed patella knee implant (part number 3044-0028) with lot numbers A59N, EP7J, or X79L. Those with implants older than 5 years since manufacture are most at risk.
Check your implant's part number (3044-0028) and lot number (A59N, EP7J, or X79L). The recall applies to implants made more than 5 years ago.
Identify your implant's part number (3044-0028) and lot number (A59N, EP7J, or X79L).
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, potentially affecting its strength after more than 5 years of manufacture.
Check your implant's part number and lot number to see if it's affected. The recall applies to implants made more than 5 years ago.
The recall record does not mention any 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-0870-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0870-2024 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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