SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT -Intended for knee replacment Part Number: 72-4-7516
This recall is currently active, issued January 31, 2024. It was issued by Howmedica Osteonics Corp..
- Company
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Recall Initiated
- December 1, 2023
- Posted
- January 31, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-0879-2024
- Firm Location
- Mahwah, NJ
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Product manufactured using UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation. Oxidation within UHMWPE can have an impact on its material properties.
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Mexico, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, & Venlo (Netherlands). ***Updated 1/25/24*** Foreign distribution added: Austria, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Norway, and Spain.
Lot / Code Info
GTIN: 07613327034806 Lot Numbers: TN1746, KK82WY
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter (Product Field Action #: 3306872)through third party Sedgwick via UPS on 12/1/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the affected product in Part/Lot Number Attachment: PFA 3306872 starting on page 3. 4. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form and email to strykerortho4367@sedgwick.com 5. Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product replacement and inventory questions. 6. Please return ALL affected product to: Stryker Orthopaedics/PFA Product Returns Attn: Distribution Inventory Team 325 Corporate Drive Dock M-East Mahwah, NJ 07430 Ref. PFA 3306872; Please include Tracking information on the package. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this letter, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000. For questions pertaining to the recall, email SO_M_PRODUCT_FIELD_ACTION_RESPONSE@stryker.com