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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-3195-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3196-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3197-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3198-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3199-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3200-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3201-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3202-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3203-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3204-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3205-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-3206-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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