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Scorpio 81-4403L

by Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Scorpio 81-4403L is a Class II device made by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., cleared under FDA 510(k) K030978 on 20 Nov 2003 and listed in FDA GUDID since 24 Sep 2015 (UDI-DI 07613327029444), active as of 23 Oct 2026. 11 FDA recalls are linked to it.

Active United States. Also listed in GUDID (US).

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

1 ongoing

This device is named in the recall

Documents

510(k) K030978

FDA submission, from GUDID

Trust

Unverified

Source GUDID, synced 23 Oct 2026.

Regulatory status

as of registry sync 23 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesGUDID listing Number07613327029444 UDI-DI Date24 Sep 2015ListedStatusListed GUDID: in commercial distribution
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE from GUDID Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK030978 Date20 Nov 2003DecidedStatusActive

Official records

Across registries

2 registries list this device

  • FDA 510(k) K030978 decided 20 Nov 2003 Active
  • FDA GUDID UDI-DI 07613327029444 listed 24 Sep 2015 Listed

Recalls

11 recalls · 1 ongoing · FDA

    • Ongoing Z-0899-2024 FDA Class II initiated 1 Dec 2023

    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.

    • Terminated Z-1634-2015 FDA Class II initiated 15 Aug 2014

    The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. The strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.

  • 8 recalls, same reason

    • Terminated Z-0470-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Oct 2009
    • Terminated Z-0472-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Oct 2009
    • Terminated Z-0471-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Oct 2009
    • Terminated Z-0477-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Oct 2009
    • Terminated Z-0475-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Oct 2009
    • Terminated Z-0474-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Oct 2009
    • Terminated Z-0473-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Oct 2009
    • Terminated Z-0476-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 2 Oct 2009

    It was determined that a change made in the dimensions of the collar component of the packaging resulted in the inner blister material being overstretched causing a potential hole in the sterile barrier system.

    • Terminated Z-1141-2010 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 20 Aug 2007

    A box labeled as a Scorpio NRG Femoral Size 7 Right, may actually contain a Scorpio PS Femoral Size 5 Right.

Timeline

13 dated events

  1. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0472-2010
  2. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0471-2010
  3. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0477-2010
  4. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0475-2010
  5. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0474-2010
  6. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0473-2010
  7. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0476-2010
  8. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-1634-2015
  9. Listed FDA GUDID 07613327029444
  10. Recall initiated FDA recalls Z-0899-2024

3 earlier events are in the sections above.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

United States of America
  • Active
  • Expiring
  • Withdrawn
  • Listed
  • Not covered

United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

GUDID

Trade name
Scorpio
Generic name
Uncoated knee femur prosthesis, metallic
Model / Ref / Catalog
81-4403L
Primary DI / UDI-DI
07613327029444
510(k) Number
FDA product code
JWH
GMDN term
Uncoated knee femur prosthesis, metallic
Device class
Class II
Regulation number
888.3560
GUDID distribution status
In Commercial Distribution

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Properties

  • Supplied sterile
  • Single use
  • Implantable
  • Prescription use
  • Lot / batch number
Other properties (10, all answered No)