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Open, Classified

ACETABULAR CUP UHMWPE 61-3258 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 44MM 69-2244 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 46MM 69-2246 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 48MM 69-2248 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 50MM 69-2850 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 52MM 69-2852 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 50MM 2099-2250 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 52MM 2099-2252 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 56MM 2099-2256 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 28MM 61MM 2099-2861 EIUS UNI TIB SMALL RM/LL 9MM 6636-0-419 PCA CONST LINER 32MM NEUTRAL C - SHELL 6299-N-332 SYS 12 CONST LINER 32ID 10 DEG P6 +4MM 6302-H-632 TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 22D 690-00-22D TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 22E 690-00-22E TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 28F 690-00-28F TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 28G 690-00-28G TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 32I 690-00-32I TRIDENT 0 POLY INSERT 28mm ID 620-00-28D TRIDENT CONSTR ACET INSERT 690-10-28K TRIDENT CONSTRAINED INSERT 690-10-22E 690-10-22F 690-10-28G 690-10-28H 690-10-28I Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)

FDA Recall Z-3201-2026 · Posted 2026-09-16

Recalling FirmHowmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKWZ
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.

K261624Omnifit® 20° Series I Insert;Omnifit® Crossfire® 10° Series II Insert; Constrained Acetabular Insert; Trident® Crossfire® 0° Polyethylene Insert; Trident ® Crossfire ® 10° Polyethylene Insert;System 12 Crossfire® 10° Insert; Trident® 0° Constrained Acetabular Insert; Trident® Constrained Acetabular Liner;Trident® All Poly Constrained Acetabular Insert; Crossfire® Eccentric Insert 10°; Artisan® Bone Plug;UHR® Universal Head Bipolar ComponentHowmedica Osteonics Corp., Dba Stryker Orthopaedics · 2026-07-10

Official Source

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

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