Howmedica Osteonics recalls SCOR: TIB INSERTs made over 5 years ago due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material. Affected units have part number 72-4-7516 and lot numbers TN1746, KK82WY.
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 SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee implants made over 5 years ago because the UHMWPE material may oxidize, potentially affecting its strength. This could lead to implant failure or complications during surgery.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, which may weaken the material and cause it to fail during use. This could lead to implant complications or the need for additional surgery.
Patients who received SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee implants with part number 72-4-7516 and lot numbers TN1746 or KK82WY. Those with implants older than 5 years are most at risk.
Check if your implant has part number 72-4-7516 and lot numbers TN1746 or KK82WY. It was manufactured over 5 years ago and intended for knee replacement.
Identify your implant's part number (72-4-7516) and lot numbers (TN1746 or KK82WY) to confirm if it's affected.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, potentially weakening it and causing failure.
Check your implant's part number and lot numbers. If it matches 72-4-7516 with lot TN1746 or KK82WY, contact Howmedica Osteonics for further instructions.
The recall is for potential material weakening, but serious injury is not explicitly stated. The hazard is low risk as it relates to implant performance over time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica Osteonics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0879-2024 — Howmedica Osteonics Howmedica Osteonics Hello, I own a Howmedica Osteonics that is covered by recall Z-0879-2024 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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