Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls SCORPIO C-DOME PATELLA 73-2710 73-2910 SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA 73-3110 73-…

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 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.

• FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-3206-2026
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K051948The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K052917The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K243817The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K252898The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · NPJOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 888.3560The federal regulation governing this device
• FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
• Find Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
• News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
• openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from

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