Howmedica recalls DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implants with oxidation risk from aging 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 knee replacement implants (DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT) that may have oxidized UHMWPE material after 5+ years. This could affect the implant's durability and long-term performance.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, especially after 5 years. Oxidation may weaken the material, potentially reducing the implant's durability and long-term performance.
Patients who received this specific knee replacement implant model from Howmedica. Those with implants over 5 years old are most at risk.
Check for the product number 6728-2-709 on the implant. The recall affects implants manufactured with UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old.
Look for product number 6728-2-709 on the implant.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, especially after 5 years, which may reduce its durability.
The recall applies only to implants over 5 years old. If your implant is less than 5 years old, no action is needed.
Check for product number 6728-2-709. The recall affects implants manufactured with UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0921-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0921-2024 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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