Recall Z-3199-2026 · KWL Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
ABG I ACETABULAR INSERT HOODED 28mm ID X 48mm C-M079-2-801 ARC2F ACETABULAR INSERT 48/50/52mm OD x 28mm ID C-M071-6-700 ARC2F ACETABULAR INSERT 50mm OD x 28mm ID 10DEGREE HOOD C-M071-8-400 BEARING AND AXLE BUSHING ASSY STANDARD ELBOW C-M110-1-201 BUSHING AND BEARING USE C-MM100253-00 C-MM100253-02 DURACON TIB INSERT LG 12MM MED 14MM LAT C-M066-3-000 EXETER WING
| Date | Sep 16, 2026 (initiated Jul 30, 2026) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Process change control |
| Action | 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. |
| Quantity | 12,156 US |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K261624 | Omnifit® 20° Series I Insert;Omnifit® Crossfire® 10° Series II Insert; Constrained Acetabular Insert; Trident® Crossfire Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Dba Stryker Orthopaedics, Jul 10, 2026 |