Howmedica recalls DURATION A-P LIPPED TIB.INSERT-DURAC knee implants (product #6642-1-709) due to potential oxidation in older units. Affected implants may have reduced material properties. Contact Howmedica 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 is recalling certain knee implants (DURATION A-P LIPPED TIB.INSERT-DURAC) that were made with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. Oxidation in this material could weaken the implant over time, potentially causing failure.
The UHMWPE material in the implant can oxidize over time, especially in implants older than 5 years. Oxidation weakens the material, which might lead to reduced performance or failure of the implant.
Patients who received this specific knee implant model from Howmedica. Those with implants manufactured over 5 years ago are most at risk.
Check for the product number 6642-1-709 on the implant. Lot numbers 52098201, 54184201, 56002801, 50677001, or 56662001 indicate affected units. These implants are intended for knee replacement surgery.
Look for the product number 6642-1-709 and lot numbers listed above on the implant.
The UHMWPE material in implants older than 5 years may oxidize, which can weaken the material and potentially cause failure.
Check for product number 6642-1-709 and lot numbers 52098201, 54184201, 56002801, 50677001, or 56662001 on the implant.
Contact Howmedica directly to discuss your specific implant details and any necessary actions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0916-2024 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-0916-2024 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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