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.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II device recall with no reported hospitalizations, injuries, or adverse events. The hazard—elevated oxidation in aged raw material that could affect device properties—is significant but theoretical, meeting the criterion for high-risk products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling certain RGT LARGE-PCA MOD.REV.- DUR.REV.INSERT knee replacement devices with product number 6637-0-931 and lot number 57403601.
The recall was initiated because raw UHMWPE material used in manufacturing these devices was over 5 years of age. Oxidation in aged UHMWPE can impact the material's mechanical properties and affect the long-term performance of the implant.
These devices have been distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Mexico, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Norway, and Spain. Patients who received these devices should contact their healthcare provider to determine if they may be affected.
If you have received one of these devices, consult your healthcare provider or Howmedica Osteonics Corp. to discuss whether your implant is part of this recall and what follow-up care, if any, may be warranted.
The recalled product
- Product
- RGT.LARGE-PCA MOD.REV.- DUR.REV.INSERT Intended for knee replacement. Product Number: 6637-0-931
- Manufacturer
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Hazard
- oxidation
- material-degradation
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- GTIN: 04546540306470 Lot Numbers: 57403601
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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