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ACETABULAR CUP UHMWPE 61-3258 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 44MM 69-2244 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 46MM 69-22… recall

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled ACETABULAR CUP UHMWPE 61-3258 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 44MM 69-2244 ALL POLY CONSTRAINED INSERT 46MM 69-22… on September 23, 2026 because of affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. It was sold nationwide.

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.

What's recalled

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 CONSTR…

Quantity: 12,156 US

What to do

Check whether you have the product (match the lot numbers, dates or codes in the official notice). Stop using it, and return it or throw it away as the notice says.

Read the official FDA notice

Details

Company
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ
Date
Severity
Class II
the product could cause temporary or reversible health problems.
Where sold
Nationwide
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.
Status
Ongoing
Recall number
Z-3201-2026
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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