SCORPIO C-DOME PATELLA 73-2710 73-2910 SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA 73-3110 ... recall (Howmedica Osteonics Corp.)
Medical deviceClass IIOngoing
Summary: Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling SCORPIO C-DOME PATELLA 73-2710 73-2910 SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA 73-3110 73-3508 73-3708 73-3710 73-3910 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.
What is being recalled
SCORPIO C-DOME PATELLA 73-2710 73-2910 SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA 73-3110 73-3508 73-3708 73-3710 73-3910 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
Why
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.
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.
How to tell if yours is affected
73-2710 UDI-DI 07613327033847 Lot NPPV 73-2910 UDI-DI 07613327033854 Lot 14AGFD 73-3110 UDI-DI 07613327033861 Lots 1L45 4JM5 7EL5 AME3 MK74 NTV7 PYHM RE7J VEWJ 73-3508 UDI-DI 07613327033885 Lots HMM5 NLRE 73-3708 UDI-DI 07613327033892 Lots 3467 3D8D PMRHX1 T6YJ T9ME VWDA YAM7 73-3710 UDI-DI 07613327033908 Lots 3W25 DLYP 73-3910 UDI-DI 07613327033915 Lots 14NEYA 1XED 9Y3T D1M9 D2YP EX8T KRT3 KRT3X1 T325 V8X8 X6YE
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-3206-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | July 30, 2026 |
| Reported | September 23, 2026 |
| Company | Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Company location | Mahwah, NJ, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 12,156 US |
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