Reported Sep 23, 2026 · Ongoing · Updated Sep 29, 2026
AXLE PIN ASSY LARGE ELBOW COBALT CHROME Catalog No. C-M112-2-500 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from…
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · 325 Corporate Dr · Mahwah, NJ · 07430-2006
Is this the product you have?
- AXLE PIN ASSY LARGE ELBOW COBALT CHROME Catalog No. C-M112-2-500 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
- Lot codes and dates
- No UDI-DI Lot P22E159
- Amount recalled
- 12,156 US
This recall covers 9 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 8 are below.
Where 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.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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