Official recall notice

FDA DeviceClass IINotable

FDA Recall: AXLE PIN ASSY LARGE ELBOW COBALT CHROME Catalog No. C-M112-2-500 Orthopaedic implant component

Recall date
2026-09-23
FDA class
Class II

Why it was recalled

Hazard

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.

Product description

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.

Affected products

No UDI-DI Lot P22E159

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