Recall Z-3203-2026— Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Class II · Ongoing
Class II FDA medical device recall by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., initiated 2026-07-30. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K033972. Product: SCORPIO RECESSED METAL BACKED PATELLA 3045-0026 3045-0028 3045-0030 3045-0032 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene). Reason: Affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation, which may result in increased wear, leading to hazards such as excessive wear debris, material fragments, fractured device, or disassociated device. Potential harms include revision surgery, pain, and inflammation..
- Recalling firm
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Initiated
- 2026-07-30
- Firm location
- Mahwah, NJ, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
SCORPIO RECESSED METAL BACKED PATELLA 3045-0026 3045-0028 3045-0030 3045-0032 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
Reason for recall
Affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation, which may result in increased wear, leading to hazards such as excessive wear debris, material fragments, fractured device, or disassociated device. Potential harms include revision surgery, pain, and inflammation.
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