Howmedica recalls SCORPIO U-DOME PATE: knee replacement implants with part number 73-3708 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 knee replacement implants called SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA with part number 73-3708 that were made more than 5 years ago. Oxidation in the UHMWPE material could affect the implant's properties, though serious injury risk isn't specified.
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, especially if the product is older than 5 years. Oxidation may weaken the material, potentially affecting the implant's performance in the body.
Patients who received this specific knee replacement implant model from Howmedica. Those with implants manufactured over 5 years ago may be affected.
Check for part number 73-3708 on the implant. Lot numbers include RDWN, 4W3T, V768, and others listed in the recall notice. These implants were sold starting from the date of manufacture over 5 years ago.
Look for part number 73-3708 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., RDWN, 4W3T, V768).
The recall does not specify that users should stop using the implant. The hazard is about potential material changes over time, not immediate risk.
The recall does not provide specific action steps for affected users beyond checking the implant details. Contact Howmedica directly for further guidance.
The recall applies to implants manufactured more than 5 years ago, but the exact time frame isn't specified in the notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0896-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0896-2024 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.
