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Z-3202-2026Class II

BEARING AND AXLE BUSHING ASSY STD ELBOW C-M113-1-301 KRH REV TIB INS 16mm THK .640 DIA STEM C-M113-5-600...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. / initiated 2026-07-30 / Open, Classified

Recall record

Recall number
Z-3202-2026
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
BEARING AND AXLE BUSHING ASSY STD ELBOW C-M113-1-301 KRH REV TIB INS 16mm THK .640 DIA STEM C-M113-5-600 SELF-PRESSURIZING GLENOID SIZE 9 C-M063-5-800 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
Product code
LGE Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Trunnion-Bearing
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.
FDA root cause
Process change control
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.
Quantity in commerce
12,156 US
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.
Product codes and lots
C-M113-1-301 UDI-DI 07613327590074 Lot MH621A C-M113-5-600 No UDI Lot 194593 C-M063-5-800 No UDI Lot RX06358A

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-3202-2026
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-3195-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3196-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3197-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3198-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3199-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3200-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3201-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3202-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3203-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3204-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3205-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-3206-2026Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated