FDA (Devices) recall action 93687
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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.
The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.
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Howmedica Osteonics is recalling knee replacement inserts manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old, which may develop elevated oxidation levels that could affect joint stability.
Howmedica is recalling knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old due to potential oxidation that could affect material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB knee implant inserts (Part Number 72-4-0510) manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The material may have elevated oxidation levels that could affect implant performance.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling the Series II Tibial Bear Insert for knee replacement because UHMWPE material over 5 years old may develop elevated oxidation that can affect the component's material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling Scorpio NRG Tibial Brg Insert Assembly knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of raw materials over 5 years of age, which could affect material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling TRIDENT 0 deg knee implant components manufactured with aged raw material that may have elevated oxidation levels, potentially affecting material properties.
Howmedica is recalling SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old due to potential elevated oxidation levels that could affect material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Scorpio-Flex knee bearing inserts made with material over 5 years old that may develop oxidation affecting performance. Affected patients should contact their physician if they experience knee problems.