Howmedica recalls Scorpio-Flex knee implants with part number 72-15-0324 manufactured over 5 years ago due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material. Affected units may have reduced durability.
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 implants (Scorpio-Flex) that were made more than 5 years ago because the plastic material could become weaker over time. This might cause the implant to fail, but it's not an immediate danger for most users.
The implant's plastic material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, especially in units older than 5 years. This oxidation weakens the material, potentially causing the implant to fail. However, this is a slow process and not an immediate risk.
People who own or use the Scorpio-Flex knee implant with part number 72-15-0324 made over 5 years ago are affected. Those with recent implants are less at risk since the hazard only applies to older units.
Check for part number 72-15-0324 on the implant. Units manufactured over 5 years ago (lot number 53867101) are affected. This recall applies to knee replacements.
Look for part number 72-15-0324 and lot number 53867101 on the implant.
The recall states that older units may have weaker material due to oxidation, but it's not an immediate risk for most users.
Check for part number 72-15-0324 and lot number 53867101. Units made more than 5 years ago are affected.
The recall doesn't specify a remedy, so contact Howmedica directly for advice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0883-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0883-2024 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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