Howmedica Osteonics recalls Scorpio NRG Tibial Brg Insert Assy (Part 82-2-090: Lot 42874701, 42912101, 42995601) for potential oxidation in knee replacement implants. Affected patients should contact the manufacturer for details.
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 Osteonics is recalling specific knee replacement implants (Scorpio NRG Tibial Brg Insert Assy) due to oxidation risks in older units. This could affect the implant's material properties over time, though serious injury is not directly stated.
The implant material (UHMWPE) can oxidize over time, especially in units older than 5 years. Oxidation may weaken the material, potentially affecting the implant's performance in the knee joint.
Patients who received the Scorpio NRG Tibial Brg Insert Assy knee replacement implant with the specified lot numbers are affected. Those with implants manufactured over 5 years ago may be at slightly higher risk.
Check the product label for part number 82-2-0908 and lot numbers 42874701, 42912101, or 42995601. This implant is used in knee replacements and sold with specific lot numbers.
Look for part number 82-2-0908 and lot numbers 42874701, 42912101, or 42995601 on the implant.
The recall is for potential oxidation in older implants, which could affect material properties. Serious injury is not directly stated in the notice.
Check the implant label for part number 82-2-0908 and lot numbers 42874701, 42912101, or 42995601.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Howmedica Osteonics directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0899-2024 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-0899-2024 from Howmedica Osteonics. 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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