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FDA Device recall Z-3203-2026

SCORPIO RECESSED METAL BACKED PATELLA 3045-0026 3045-0028 3045-0030 3045-0032 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (poly…

On 2026-09-23 the FDA classified a Class II recall of SCORPIO RECESSED METAL BACKED PATELLA 3045-0026 3045-0028 3045-0030 3045-0032 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (poly… by Howmedica Osteonics, citing 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….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-3203-2026
ClassificationClass II
Statusongoing
Initiated2026-07-30
Published2026-09-23
Last updated2026-09-29 05:30 UTC
CompanyHowmedica Osteonics
DistributionUS

Product

SCORPIO RECESSED METAL BACKED PATELLA 3045-0026 3045-0028 3045-0030 3045-0032 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_info
3045-0026 No UDI Lots 12WAHA 12WAHB HOHE HOVX 3045-0028 No UDI Lots 13VAW 13VAWA 3045-0030 No UDI…3045-0026 No UDI Lots 12WAHA 12WAHB HOHE HOVX 3045-0028 No UDI Lots 13VAW 13VAWA 3045-0030 No UDI Lots BIYIE HNZY 3045-0032 No UDI Lots BIYIH HOYK

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-29 05:30 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

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Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3203-2026%22

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