Howmedica recalls older Scorpio NRG Tibial Brg Insert Assy units (part 82-2-0910) due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material over 5 years old. 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 older Scorpio NRG Tibial B: Insert Assy units that were made with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. This oxidation risk could reduce the implant's durability and safety in knee replacements.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, especially in units older than 5 years. This oxidation may weaken the material, potentially reducing the implant's durability and safety during knee replacement procedures.
Patients who received this knee replacement implant part from Howmedica. Those with implants made over 5 years ago are most at risk.
Check for part number 82-2-0910 on the implant. Units manufactured with lot numbers 42912201 or 42961901 are affected. These were sold for knee replacements.
Look for part number 82-2-0910 and lot numbers 42912201 or 42961901 on the implant.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, especially in units older than 5 years, which may reduce durability and safety.
Check for part number 82-2-0910 and lot numbers 42912201 or 42961901 on the implant.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Howmedica directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0900-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0900-2024 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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