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ScorpioRecalls & reported problems across all models

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · 107 models in the FDA device registry

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

28 open recalls name at least one Scorpio model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
113
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
91
Recalls
28

We found 107 models of Scorpio by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 113 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jan 11, 2017 and Aug 24, 2026 — classified as 91 injuries, 22 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (22 reports).

28 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 28 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Reports received per month, all models

Nov 2023: 11 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202611
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Scorpio recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

  1. Jul 30, 2026Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-3206-2026 · Root cause: Process change control · names 7 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  2. Jul 30, 2026Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-3197-2026 · Root cause: Process change control · names 15 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  3. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0900-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  4. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0899-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  5. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0898-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  6. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0897-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  7. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0896-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  8. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0895-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  9. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0894-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  10. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0893-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  11. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0892-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  12. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0891-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  13. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0890-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  14. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0889-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  15. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0888-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  16. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0887-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  17. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0886-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  18. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0885-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  19. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0884-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  20. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0883-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  21. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0882-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  22. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0881-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  23. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0880-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  24. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0879-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  25. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0878-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  26. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0877-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  27. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0876-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  28. Dec 1, 2023Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-0875-2024 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported Scorpio problems

Device problems

  • Fracture22
  • Unstable22
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem17
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information17
  • Material Discolored11
  • Naturally Worn9
  • Osseointegration Problem6
  • Break5

Patient problems

  • Injury50
  • Pain16
  • Unspecified Infection15
  • Insufficient Information11
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions11
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties10
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient9
  • Inadequate Osseointegration8

Scorpio models

107 models, 100 per page, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

Recent Scorpio adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

Other Howmedica Osteonics Corp. products

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