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All Poly Constrained Insert 54mm recallZ-3197-2026 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · initiated Jul 30, 2026

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Howmedica Osteonics Corp. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

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 category: Process change control

What the company is doing

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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-3197-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jul 30, 2026
Posted by the FDA
Sep 16, 2026
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Quantity
12,156 US
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K243817
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.

Product description

ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 54MM 69-2854 NRG KNEE CR 82-2-0512 82-2-0518 82-2-0912 NRG KNEE P/S 82-3-0318 SCORPIO + MOBILE BEARING PCS 78-5-0910 SCORPIO C-DOME PATELLA 73-2710 SCORPIO INSET PATELLA 73-2610 SCORPIO M-DOME PATELLA 73-0110 73-0710 73-0910 SCORPIO RECESSED PATELLA 26MM 3044-0026 SCORPIO TS TIB INS 72-4-9114 SCORPIO TS TIBIAL INSERT 72-4-0324 SCORPIOFLEX TOTAL KNEE CR 72-16-0512 72-16-0518 72-16-0912 72-16-1112 SERIES II TIBIAL BEAR INSERT NO 11 15MM 3052-1115 UHR BIPOLAR 26X52mm UH1-52-26 UHR BIPOLAR 26X58mm UH1-58-26 UHR BIPOLAR 28X48mm UH1-48-28 UHR BIPOLAR 28X52mm UH1-52-28 UHR BIPOLAR 28X55mm UH1-55-28 UHR BIPOLAR 32X49MM UH1-49-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X51MM UH1-51-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X52MM UH1-52-32 UHR BIPOLAR 32X54MM UH1-54-32 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Show the full code information (2k characters)

69-2854 UDI-DI 07613327025491 Lots MLKY8A MLL8E1 82-2-0512 UDI-DI 04546540400611 Lot 23325151 82-2-0518 UDI-DI 04546540400635 Lot 23640051 82-2-0912 UDI-DI 04546540400758 Lot 26862851 82-3-0318 UDI-DI 04546540364319 Lot 28208551 78-5-0910 UDI-DI 07613327366006 Lots 30582401 30582601 73-2710 UDI-DI 07613327033847 Lot 14HDSA 73-2610 UDI-DI 07613327014082 Lots 193307A 193307E 73-0110 UDI-DI 07613327050288 Lot HHPW 73-0710 UDI-DI 07613327050295 Lots 8P83 DL4V 73-0910 UDI-DI 07613327050332 Lot 14NACD 3044-0026 UDI-DI 07613327033779 Lots 14SCVA 14SCVD 14SCVF 72-4-9114 UDI-DI 07613327034875 Lot 8H39KP 72-4-0324 UDI-DI 07613327034356 Lot 23505751 72-16-0512 UDI-DI 07613154020515 Lots 17376651 19093651 23125951 27835951 72-16-0518 UDI-DI 07613154020539 Lot 25621551 72-16-0912 UDI-DI 07613154020652 Lot 17879451 72-16-1112 UDI-DI 07613154020737 Lot 22764851 3052-1115 UDI-DI 07613327034240 Lot MJ7YY6 UH1-52-26 UDI-DI 07613327017168 Lot 5J8PM2 UH1-58-26 UDI-DI 07613327017359 Lots 1R8TNH 414A2L 4W1HD7 AV0J7J E226XA E50DAW M31665 WK1WP2 X90ML6 UH1-48-28 UDI-DI 07613327017014 Lots N046DW N06WWP N20WDM N75AY1 P419XW RP3D0X TD218R V15WA1 VH06PA VN3P18 VR853H WM8KJT XE2ND8 YH0N93 UH1-52-28 UDI-DI 07613327017182 Lot V02MME UH1-55-28 UDI-DI 07613327017281 Lot R30MME UH1-49-32 UDI-DI 07613327017069 Lot 324H9H UH1-51-32 UDI-DI 07613327017120 Lot 9J6N9E UH1-52-32 UDI-DI 07613327017212 Lots 5D4NMJ 9T612E UH1-54-32 UDI-DI 07613327017267 Lot MNNAAL

Devices named in this recall

27 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

38 devices cleared under K243817 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 99558).

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