Howmedica recalls SCORPIO total knee implants with UHMWPE material over 5 years old due to potential oxidation. Affected units may have reduced material strength. Contact for replacement.
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 total knee implants that are older than 5 years. Oxidation in the UHMWPE material could weaken the implant over time, potentially causing failure.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, especially in units older than 5 years. Oxidation weakens the material, which may lead to reduced implant strength and potential failure.
Patients with SCORPIO total knee implants manufactured over 5 years ago are affected. Those with implants made from the specified lot numbers are at higher risk.
Check the product label for the part number 73-0710 and lot numbers listed: RLAR, 2P84, EW6V, 90AV, 4JHN, 65A3, 22MP, NNE7, Y373, 58LA, VXAL, 4201, A2AN, 5YP8, X0P9, 9A8T, 6LN7, WEL3, NDK3, 25WJ, T2JW, YVWT, 7DR0, DMVL.
Look for the part number 73-0710 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, especially in units older than 5 years, which may weaken the material and cause failure.
Check the product label for the part number 73-0710 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. Contact Howmedica for further instructions.
The recall is for potential material weakening over time, but the risk of serious injury is low. The manufacturer recommends checking the product label and contacting them for replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0888-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0888-2024 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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