Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-3201-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Report date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Quantity | 12,156 US |
| Location | Mahwah, NJ, United States |
Official product description
ACETABULAR CUP UHMWPE 61-3258 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 44MM 69-2244 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 46MM 69-2246 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 48MM 69-2248 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 50MM 69-2850 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 52MM 69-2852 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 50MM 2099-2250 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 52MM 2099-2252 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 22MM 56MM 2099-2256 CONSTRAINED ACETABULAR INSERTS 28MM 61MM 2099-2861 EIUS UNI TIB SMALL RM/LL 9MM 6636-0-419 PCA CONST LINER 32MM NEUTRAL C - SHELL 6299-N-332 SYS 12 CONST LINER 32ID 10 DEG P6 +4MM 6302-H-632 TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 22D 690-00-22D TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 22E 690-00-22E TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 28F 690-00-28F TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 28G 690-00-28G TRIDENT 0 DEG CONSTRAINED INSERT 32I 690-00-32I TRIDENT 0 POLY INSERT 28mm ID 620-00-28D TRIDENT CONSTR ACET INSERT 690-10-28K TRIDENT CONSTRAINED INSERT 690-10-22E 690-10-22F 690-10-28G 690-10-28H 690-10-28I Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
Why the product 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.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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