medical MODERATE Updated 2026-09-23

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

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Recalled Product

SCORPIO C-DOME PATELLA 73-2710 73-2910 SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA 73-3110 73-3508 73-3708 73-3710 73-3910 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)

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Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: 73-2710 UDI-DI 07613327033847 Lot NPPV 73-2910 UDI-DI 07613327033854 Lot 14AGFD 73-3110 UDI-DI 07613327033861 Lots 1L45 4JM5 7EL5 AME3 MK74 NTV7 PYHM RE7J VEWJ 73-3508 UDI-DI 07613327033885 Lots HMM5 NLRE 73-3708 UDI-DI 07613327033892 Lots 3467 3D8D PMRHX1 T6YJ T9ME VWDA YAM7 73-3710 UDI-DI 07613327033908 Lots 3W25 DLYP 73-3910 UDI-DI 07613327033915 Lots 14NEYA 1XED 9Y3T D1M9 D2YP EX8T KRT3 KRT3X1 T325 V8X8 X6YE

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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