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Z-3203-2026Class II

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

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Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product type
Device
Status
Ongoing
Report date
2026-09-23
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.
Firm state
NJ
Product quantity
12,156 US
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
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.

Product description

SCORPIO RECESSED METAL BACKED PATELLA 3045-0026 3045-0028 3045-0030 3045-0032 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)

Code / lot info

3045-0026 No UDI Lots 12WAHA 12WAHB HOHE HOVX 3045-0028 No UDI Lots 13VAW 13VAWA 3045-0030 No UDI Lots BIYIE HNZY 3045-0032 No UDI Lots BIYIH HOYK

Data: U.S. FDA. Recall details are as reported by the FDA. The quality-domain mapping and severity are a SPEQ editorial interpretation of the recall reason, not an official FDA classification. Open the enforcement explorer →