Howmed: Howmedica recalls SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement implants with part number 73-3308 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 SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement implants that were manufactured more than 5 years ago. This recall is due to a potential risk of oxidation in the UHMWPE material, which could affect the implant's properties.
The UHMWPE material in the knee replacement implant can oxidize over time, especially if the implant is more than 5 years old. Oxidation may weaken the material, potentially affecting the implant's performance and longevity.
Patients who received SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacements with part number 73-3308 manufactured over 5 years ago are affected. Those with implants from specific lot numbers are at higher risk.
Check for part number 73-3308 on the implant. Look for lot numbers 2H58, 2J0W, 8H52, 64MJ, X0H9, or 70E9. These implants were sold with specific dates and lot numbers.
Identify the part number (73-3308) and lot numbers (2H58, 2J0W, 8H52, 64MJ, X0H9, 70E9) on your knee replacement implant.
The recall is due to potential oxidation in the UHMWPE material, which can affect the implant's properties if the product is more than 5 years old.
Check the part number and lot numbers on your implant. If it matches the recalled details, contact Howmedica for further instructions.
The recall record does not mention a specific 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-0894-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0894-2024 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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