The Recall Desk

Hazard

Implant Degradation recalls

2 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2024-02-07

Of the 2 implant degradation recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all implant degradation recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0878-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee replacement implant recalled due to material oxidation risk

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee implants (Lot Numbers 482LM8, HH43K7) manufactured with aged UHMWPE material. The raw material is over 5 years old and may develop oxidation that could affect the implant's material properties.

    Product
    SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 72-4-7514
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0905-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee replacement inserts recalled due to material oxidation risk

    P7 knee replacement inserts may contain UHMWPE material over 5 years old that has developed oxidation, potentially degrading the material's properties. Patients should consult their healthcare provider.

    Product
    P7 32MM 1O DEGREE +4MM INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 6302-6-307
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide