Hazard
120 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 120 material 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 6 (5%) are Severe.
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Knee replacement components recalled due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE material that could affect durability. Approximately 76 units distributed in the US with additional international distribution.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement implants manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The aged material may develop elevated oxidation levels that could affect the implant's performance.
Certain SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement devices may experience material degradation due to aged raw material. The manufacturer is recalling affected units because material oxidation could compromise device durability and performance.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Series II tibial bear inserts used in knee replacements. Raw material over 5 years old may have elevated oxidation levels, potentially affecting 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 is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee implant components made from UHMWPE material over 5 years old that may develop elevated oxidation.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling the DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implant manufactured with UHMWPE material over 5 years old. The material can develop elevated oxidation levels that may degrade its properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA knee replacement components due to potential oxidation of the UHMWPE material in units manufactured with raw material over 5 years of age.
Howmedica Osteonics recalls DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT knee replacement implants due to potential oxidation of UHMWPE material that could compromise material properties. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling Scorpio-Flex knee prosthesis inserts due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old, which could impact material properties.
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 Osteonics is recalling Scorpio-Flex knee implant inserts manufactured with over-5-year-old UHMWPE material, which may develop elevated oxidation levels that could affect 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 a knee replacement patellar component that may have been manufactured with oxidized raw material. Products using UHMWPE over 5 years old can develop elevated oxidation and degraded material properties.
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 Corp. is recalling SCORPIO Total Knee replacement components from specific manufacturing batches due to potential oxidation in raw materials over 5 years old. Oxidation can impact the material's properties.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling a knee replacement implant insert due to potential material oxidation. UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old may develop elevated oxidation levels, affecting implant properties.
Howmedica Osteonics recalls SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee components. Older UHMWPE raw material may have elevated oxidation, potentially affecting material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling PS Lipped Tibial Insert knee replacement components manufactured with aged UHMWPE material that may develop oxidation, potentially affecting device properties and performance.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling a SCORPIO TOTAL KNEE prosthesis component because UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old may have elevated oxidation levels affecting material properties and implant performance. Consumers with this implant should contact their physician for guidance.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling DURATION Plastic Patella knee replacement implants due to potential oxidation in UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old, which may affect implant durability.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO Total Knee Concentric Dome Patella components due to potential oxidation in raw materials over 5 years old. No illnesses have been reported.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls knee replacement devices with UHMWPE components manufactured from raw material over 5 years old due to potential oxidation that may affect material properties.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain knee replacement implants made with UHMWPE material over 5 years old that may have oxidized, potentially affecting implant performance.
Howmedica is recalling SCORPIO TS knee implants made with raw material over 5 years old due to potential oxidation that could degrade the device's mechanical properties.