FDAJuly 30, 2026
Howmedica Osteonics Scorpio Recessed Metal Backed Patella Recall Over Aged UHMWPE Material
FDA published this notice on July 30, 2026 for United States.
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What AreaZine recorded
- Agency
- FDA
- Place
- United States
- Date
- July 30, 2026
- Recall class
- Class II
- Reason given by the agency
- 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.
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.
- Official source
- the notice at its source
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