Howmedica recalls SCORPIO TOTAL KNEE MEDIALIZED DOME PATELLA-SZ #9 knee implants manufactured over 5 years ago due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material. Affected units have specific lot numbers and part 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 replacement implants that were made more than 5 years ago because the plastic material could become oxidized, which might affect their strength and safety. This recall affects patients who received these specific implants during the time period mentioned in the lot numbers.
The knee implant uses a type of plastic called UHMWPE that can oxidize over time. Oxidation makes the plastic weaker and less stable, which could lead to complications like implant failure or pain.
Patients who received the SCORPIO TOTAL KNEE MEDIALIZED DOME PATELLA-SZ #9 knee implant with part number 73-0910 and lot numbers listed in the recall are affected. Those who received the implant more than 5 years ago are at higher risk.
Check your implant's part number (73-0910) and lot numbers (X1WP, 6KE9, DL4V, HHPW, 1NL2, 4JHW, 0TNX, WN5E, 2EM2, 96N0, HW7E, T9NM, J72T, M73H, HM8H, MEM7, M8HN, WL3Y). The implant was manufactured over 5 years ago and intended for knee replacement.
Identify your implant's part number (73-0910) and lot numbers from the list provided in the recall.
The implant's plastic material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, which may weaken it and cause complications like implant failure.
The recall does not require immediate replacement; patients should check their implant details and contact Howmedica if they have the affected lot numbers.
Check your implant's part number and lot numbers against the list provided in the recall. If you have the affected items, contact Howmedica for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0889-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0889-2024 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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