# FDA recall Z-0899-2024

> **Howmedica Osteonics Corp.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-12-01.

## Product

Scorpio NRG Tibial Brg Insert Assy  	-Intended for knee replacement			  			  Part Number: 82-2-0908

## 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.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0899-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-12-01
- **Report date:** 2024-02-07

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Mahwah, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0899-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0899-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-05 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0899-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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