Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Stryker Orthopaedics Patella Assembly Instrument Recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Due to Upon failure of the press-fit, the clamping sub...

Date: August 1, 2016
Company: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Status: Terminated
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 Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Stryker Orthopaedics Patella Assembly Instrument, REF 3182-1000, Non-Sterile, NDC (01) 07613327215854 (10) The Scorpio Patella Assembly Instrument is used during total knee replacement surgery for the implantation of Scorpio Patella implant components. The device functions to fully seat the implant onto the bone and secure it in position while the surgeon removes any excess cement and when cement polymerization occurs.

Quantity: 2,039 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Upon failure of the press-fit, the clamping sub components and pins could disassociate from the Scorpio Patella Assembly Instrument.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 87 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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