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Class II Recall

HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS TRIDENT 0 deg POLY INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 620-00-28J

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS TRIDENT 0 deg POLY INSERT Intended for knee replaceme by Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. Reason: Product manufactured using UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation. Oxidation within UHMWPE can hav.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0901-2024

Action Date

2024-02-07

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS TRIDENT 0 deg POLY INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 620-00-28J

Lot/Code Info: GTIN: n/a Lot Numbers: 38059601

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.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-12-01

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 221 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 113 FDA actions in our database, including 113 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Howmedica Osteonics Corp.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Howmedica Osteonics Corp. have FDA actions?

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 113 FDA actions in our database, including 113 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0901-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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