The Recall Desk

Hazard

Material Degradation recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
120
Critical
0
Severe
6
Most recent
2026-09-23

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.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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51–75 of 120

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0926-2024·2024-02-07

    Tibial Knee Replacement Implants Recalled Due to Material Oxidation

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling tibial bearing inserts used in knee replacements manufactured from UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old. The material may develop elevated oxidation levels that could impact its structural properties.

    Product
    TIBIAL BEARING INSERT SERIES P-S I ASSY Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 7291-0324
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0879-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Insert Recalled Due to Potential Material Oxidation

    Howmedica Osteonics recalls SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee replacement components manufactured with UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old, which may experience elevated oxidation affecting material properties. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT -Intended for knee replacment Part Number: 72-4-7516
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0892-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Component Recalled Due to Potential Material Degradation

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO Total Knee Concentric Dome Patellas manufactured with raw material over 5 years old, which may have elevated oxidation levels affecting material properties.

    Product
    SCORPIO TOTAL KNEE CONCENTRIC DOME PATELLA-SZ #9 -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 73-2910
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0902-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Component Recalled for Potential Material Oxidation and Degradation

    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.

    Product
    HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS TRIDENT 0 deg POLY INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 620-00-32J
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0893-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Component Recalled for Potential Material Degradation

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA knee replacement components due to potential oxidation in raw materials over 5 years old, which could affect material properties.

    Product
    SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 73-3110
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0901-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee replacement poly insert recalled due to material oxidation risk

    Howmedica Osteonics recalled TRIDENT knee replacement poly inserts (Part 620-00-28J, Lot 38059601) due to potential UHMWPE material oxidation in components over 5 years old. Oxidation may affect material properties.

    Product
    HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS TRIDENT 0 deg POLY INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 620-00-28J
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0913-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Device Recalled Due to Potential Material Oxidation

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain knee replacement devices (product number 6637-0-931, lot 57403601) because raw material used in manufacturing may be over 5 years old, potentially causing elevated oxidation that affects device durability.

    Product
    RGT.LARGE-PCA MOD.REV.- DUR.REV.INSERT Intended for knee replacement. Product Number: 6637-0-931
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0910-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Implant Components Recalled for Material Degradation Risk

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific lots of knee replacement implant components manufactured with aged raw material. The UHMWPE material may experience oxidation that could affect its structural properties.

    Product
    LEFT SMALL-PCA MOD.REV.DUR.REV.INSERT Intended for knee replacement. Product Number: 6637-0-631
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0923-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Component Recalled for Potential Material Oxidation

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling PS Lipped Tibial Insert Assy knee replacement components manufactured with UHMWPE material older than 5 years due to potential oxidation affecting performance.

    Product
    PS LIPPED TIBIAL INSERT ASSY DURACON Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6742-1-411
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0917-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Tibial Inserts Recalled Due to Material Oxidation Risk

    Knee replacement tibial inserts from Howmedica may have elevated oxidation if manufactured with raw material over 5 years old, potentially affecting material properties.

    Product
    DURATION A-P LIPPED TIB.INSERT-DURAC Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6642-1-911
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0903-2024·2024-02-07

    Howmedica Osteonics Trident Knee Insert Recalled for Oxidation Risk

    Howmedica Osteonics Trident knee replacement inserts manufactured with raw material over 5 years old may have elevated oxidation levels affecting material properties. This FDA Class II recall applies to Lot Number 29518001.

    Product
    HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS TRIDENT 0 deg POLY INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 620-00-32J
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0880-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Implant Recalled for Potential Material Degradation Risk

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB knee replacement implants manufactured with aged raw material that may develop oxidation, potentially affecting performance.

    Product
    SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT. Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 72-4-7518
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0882-2024·2024-02-07

    SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT Knee Replacement Components Recalled for Potential Material Degradation

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT knee replacement inserts manufactured with aging raw material. The material may develop elevated oxidation that could affect performance.

    Product
    SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 72-4-7524
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0924-2024·2024-02-07

    Knee Replacement Insert May Degrade from Oxidized Raw Material

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling PS LIPPED TIBIAL INSERT ASSY DURACON knee replacement inserts manufactured with UHMWPE raw material over 5 years old. The aged material may develop elevated oxidation that could impact material properties.

    Product
    PS LIPPED TIBIAL INSERT ASSY DURACON Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6742-1-413
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0894-2024·2024-02-07

    SCORPIO U-Dome Patella Knee Implant Recalled Due to Material Degradation Risk

    Howmedica Osteonics has recalled certain SCORPIO U-Dome Patella knee implants due to potential material oxidation in units manufactured with raw material over 5 years old. The oxidation may affect the implant's material properties.

    Product
    SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 73-3308
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1263-2023·2023-03-29

    Orthopedic Implant Recall: Excessive Radiation Exposure in Revision Tibial Insert

    DePuy Orthopaedics recalls 7 units of Attune Revision LPS Tibial Inserts (Part 151760118, Lot JP6452) distributed worldwide due to excessive gamma radiation during manufacturing. This overage may result in material property changes.

    Product
    Attune Revision Limb Preservation System (LPS) Tibial Insert XXSM 18MM, Part Number 151760118
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1265-2023·2023-03-29

    Attune Revision Limb Preservation System Tibial Insert Recalled for Over-Irradiation

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 7 units of the Attune Revision Limb Preservation System Tibial Insert (Lot JP9022) that received higher than specified gamma radiation doses. The over-irradiation may cause changes to implant material properties.

    Product
    Attune Revision Limb Preservation System (LPS) Tibial Insert XSM 26MM, Part Number 151760226
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1264-2023·2023-03-29

    Orthopedic Tibial Insert Recalled Due to Excessive Radiation Exposure

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Attune Revision LPS Tibial Insert devices (Lot JP9016) because they received excessive gamma radiation during manufacturing, which may compromise material properties.

    Product
    Attune Revision Limb Preservation System (LPS) Tibial Insert XSM 12MM, Part Number 151760212
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1267-2023·2023-03-29

    DePuy Attune Tibial Insert Recalled for Excessive Radiation Exposure

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Attune Posterior tibial insert implants that received excessive gamma radiation during manufacturing, which may degrade the material properties of the knee replacement component.

    Product
    Attune Posterior (PS) Fixed Bearing (FB) Tibial Insert SZ5 7MM, Part Number 151640507
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0106-2023·2022-10-26

    Chest Tube Insertion Tray Recalled Due to Over-Sterilization of Suture Component

    Medline recalls CENTURION SnagFree Chest Tube insertion trays because a silk suture component was sterilized twice instead of once, potentially compromising its integrity. The affected lot contains 18 kits distributed in California and Texas.

    Product
    CENTURION SnagFree Chest Tube insertion Tray, Reorder CHT545
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0027-2022·2021-10-13

    ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts recalled for packaging defect

    Exactech is recalling ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts due to packaging defects. Inserts lacked an oxygen barrier layer in their vacuum bag packaging, which could compromise device integrity.

    Product
    ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts (Product Line: 256-12-XX, 256-13-XX). NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0020-2022·2021-10-13

    Orthopedic Knee Implants Lack Protective Oxygen Barrier in Packaging

    Exactech OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System inserts were packaged in vacuum bags lacking an additional oxygen barrier layer, which could allow material degradation. The recall affects 2,774 devices distributed worldwide.

    Product
    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System including OPTETRAK All-polyethylene UNI Tibial Components, Product Lines, 252-12-XX, 252-13-XX, 252-22-XX, 252-23-XX. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0022-2022·2021-10-13

    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System Custom Inserts Recalled for Packaging Defect

    Exactech, Inc. is recalling 41 custom OPTETRAK knee implant inserts due to packaging defects. The inserts were packaged in vacuum bags lacking adequate oxygen barrier protection.

    Product
    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System custom devices labeled as the following: a. CUSTOM OPTETRAK ANGLED PS INSERT (Product Line: 900-06-XX, 900-08-XX); b. CUSTOM OPTETRAK CC TIBIAL INSERT (Product Line: 900-23-XX, 900-30-XX); c. CUSTOM OPTETRAK CC INSERT (Product Line…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2291-2021·2021-08-25

    Tornier Aequalis Pyrocarbon shoulder implants recalled for potential graphite exposure

    Tornier recalls Aequalis Pyrocarbon shoulder implants (6,631 units) due to potential patient exposure to graphite substrate material. The units were distributed across multiple U.S. states.

    Product
    The Aequalis Pyrocarbon Humeral Heads. Shoulder implant component. Sold OUS only: a) Catalog # DWH039 - Diameter 39 mm Height 14 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, b) Catalog # DWH041 - Diameter 41 m m Height 15 mm Eccentric LOW (1.5) Material PyC/CoCr, c) Catalog…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2912-2020·2020-09-09

    Cardinal Health Recalls PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Due to Defects

    Cardinal Health is recalling PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves because a degradation defect could cause holes or tears at the cuffs, compromising barrier protection.

    Product
    PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves Size 5.5 - Product Usage: This surgeon s glove is a disposable device made of natural rubber latex or synthetic rubber intended to be worn by operating room personnel to be a barrier protection from contamination. Various thickness for…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide