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Short tibial bearing MK4 - Std Recalled by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Due to A MK4 Tibial Bearing was supplied with the...

Date: August 24, 2022
Company: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Howmedica Osteonics Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Short tibial bearing MK4 - Std, STM, Catalog No. SMMLTB02. Knee prosthesis component.

Quantity: 1 unit

Why Was This Recalled?

A MK4 Tibial Bearing was supplied with the intention to mate with the Tibial Metal Casing in-situ. However, the device in-situ was a MK3 Tibial Metal Casing. The supplied MK4 tibial bearing was not exchangeable for the MK3 tibial bearing. The surgeon needed to complete the surgery by re-assembling and re-inserting the extracted MK3 tibial bearing.

Where Was This Sold?

Distributed to one customer located in New York.

About Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report