Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls SCORPIO RECESSED METAL BACKED PATELLA 3045-0026 3045-0028 3045-0030 3045-0032
- Recalling company
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Product
- SCORPIO RECESSED METAL BACKED PATELLA 3045-0026 3045-0028 3045-0030 3045-0032 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
- Reason
- Affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation, which may result in increased wear, leading to hazards such as excessive wear debris, material fragments, fractured device, or disassociated device. Potential harms include revision surgery, pain, and inflammation.
- Classification
- Class II – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences
- Recall date
- Jul 30, 2026
- Reported
- Sep 23, 2026
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Quantity
- 12,156 US
- Lot / codes
- 3045-0026 No UDI Lots 12WAHA 12WAHB HOHE HOVX 3045-0028 No UDI Lots 13VAW 13VAWA 3045-0030 No UDI Lots BIYIE HNZY 3045-0032 No UDI Lots BIYIH HOYK
- Company location
- Mahwah, NJ
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall number
- Z-3203-2026
- Agency
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number Z-3203-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.
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