Howmedica recalls certain Scorpio-Flex knee implants (part 72-16-0908) manufactured over 5 years ago due to potential oxidation in 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 implants with part number 72-16-0908 that were made more than 5 years ago. Oxidation in the UHMWPE material could weaken the implant over time, potentially causing failure.
The knee implant uses UHMWPE material that can oxidize over time. Oxidation reduces the material's strength and durability, which might lead to implant failure. However, this is a slow process and not an immediate hazard.
Patients who received the Scorpio-Flex knee implant with part number 72-16-0908 and lot number 42968601 are affected. Those with implants older than 5 years since manufacture are at higher risk.
Check for part number 72-16-0908 and lot number 42968601 on the implant. The product was manufactured over 5 years ago and sold with the GTIN 07613154020638.
Look for part number 72-16-0908 and lot number 42968601 on the implant.
The UHMWPE material in implants older than 5 years since manufacture can oxidize, which may reduce durability over time.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The hazard is a slow material degradation that may not cause immediate failure.
Check for part number 72-16-0908 and lot number 42968601. The implant was manufactured more than 5 years ago and sold with GTIN 07613154020638.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0884-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0884-2024 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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