Howmedica recalls DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implants with oxidation risk from aging UHMWPE material. Affected products have a product number of 672:2:711 and lot number 52177701.
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 knee replacement implants that may have oxidized UHMWPE material after over five years. This could affect the implant's durability and safety.
The UHMWPE material in the knee implant can oxidize over time, especially after five years. Oxidation may weaken the material, potentially affecting the implant's long-term performance and safety.
Patients who received the DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implant with product number 6728-2-711 and lot number 52177701 are affected. Those with implants older than five years may be at higher risk.
Check for product number 6728-2-711 and lot number 52177701 on the implant. The product is intended for knee replacement and was manufactured over five years ago.
Look for product number 6728-2-711 and lot number 52177701 on the implant.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over five years, potentially affecting its material properties and safety.
Check for product number 6728-2-711 and lot number 52177701 on the implant. The product is intended for knee replacement and was manufactured over five years ago.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Howmedica directly for further guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0922-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0922-2024 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
