Howmedica recalls SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee replacement implants with oxidation risk from over-5-year-old units. Affected products have part number 72-4-7521 and lot VA0X4T.
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 (SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT) that may have oxidation issues after more than 5 years of use. This could affect the implant's material properties and safety.
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, especially after 5 years. Oxidation may weaken the material, potentially affecting its performance in the knee joint.
Knee replacement surgery patients who received the SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT implant with part number 72-4-7521 and lot number VA0X4T. Patients with implants older than 5 years are most at risk.
Check for part number 72-4-7521 and lot number VA0X4T on the implant. The product was sold as a knee replacement implant.
Look for part number 72-4-7521 and lot number VA0X4T on the implant.
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, especially after 5 years of use, which may affect its material properties.
Check the part number and lot number on your implant. If it matches 72-4-7521 and VA0X4T, contact Howmedica for further instructions.
The recall indicates potential material property changes after 5 years, but no specific injury mechanism is described.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0881-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0881-2024 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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