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Open, Classified

ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 54MM 69-2854 NRG KNEE CR 82-2-0512 82-2-0518 82-2-0912 NRG KNEE P/S 82-3-0318 SCORPIO + MOBILE BEARING PCS 78-5-0910 SCORPIO C-DOME PATELLA 73-2710 SCORPIO INSET PATELLA 73-2610 SCORPIO M-DOME PATELLA 73-0110 73-0710 73-0910 SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA 26MM 3044-0026 SCORPIO TS TIB INS 72-4-9114 SCORPIO TS TIBIAL INSERT 72-4-0324 SCORPIOFLEX TOTAL KNEE CR 72-16-0512 72-16-0518 72-16-0912 72-16-1112 SERIES II TIBIAL BEAR INSERT NO 11 15MM 3052-1115 UHR BIPOLAR 26X52mm UH1-52-26 UHR BIPOLAR 26X58mm UH1-58-26 UHR BIPOLAR 28X48mm UH1-48-28 UHR BIPOLAR 28X52mm UH1-52-28 UHR BIPOLAR 28X55mm UH1-55-28 UHR BIPOLAR 32X49MM UH1-49-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X51MM UH1-51-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X52MM UH1-52-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X54MM UH1-54-32 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)

FDA Recall Z-3197-2026 · Posted 2026-09-16

Recalling FirmHowmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeJWH
Date Initiated2026-07-30
Product Quantity12,156 US

Reason for Recall

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.

Firm Action

Firm began notifying customers on July 30, 2026, via FedEx 2-day air. Customers were instructed to quarantine and discontinue use of the affected product. Affected product should be returned to the firm.

Root Cause

Process change control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K243817Scorpio Universal Dome Patella; Scorpio Total Stabilizer Insert; Scorpio-Flex Posterior Stabilized Tibial Insert; Scorpio-Flex Cruciate Retaining Tibial Insert; Scorpio NRG Tibial Bearing Insert – Cruciate Retaining Insert; Scorpio NRG Tibial Bearing Insert – Posteriorly Stabilized InsertHowmedica Osteonics Corp., Dba Stryker Orthopaedics · 2025-02-06

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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