Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-3205-2026Class II

SCORPIO + MOBILE BEARING PCS 78-5-0910 SYSTEM ONE BIPOLAR 40MM 6074-4022 SYSTEM ONE BIPOLAR 43MM 6074-4322...

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

Recall record

Recall number
Z-3205-2026
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
SCORPIO + MOBILE BEARING PCS 78-5-0910 SYSTEM ONE BIPOLAR 40MM 6074-4022 SYSTEM ONE BIPOLAR 43MM 6074-4322 SYSTEM ONE BIPOLAR 44MM 6074-4422 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
Product code
N/A
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
78-5-0910 UDI-DI 07613327366006 Lot 30582401 6074-4022 UDI-DI 07613327031775 Lots 2M5NTY LH25R5 M36N83 6074-4322 UDI-DI 07613327031805 Lot W40E3T 6074-4422 UDI-DI 07613327031812 Lot R84K20

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-3205-2026
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