Z-2377-2016Class II

Stryker Orthopaedics Modular Handle Triathlon Instruments, Non-Sterile, REF 6541-4-808, Lot 123, NDC...

Name: Z-2377-2016 Stryker Orthopaedics Modular Handle Triathlon Instruments, Non-Sterile, REF 6541-4-808, Lot 123, NDC...
Creator: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Published: 2016-06-23
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2016-06-23 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Stryker Orthopaedics Modular Handle Triathlon Instruments, Non-Sterile, REF 6541-4-808, Lot 123, NDC M546654148080S Product Usage: Is a reusable instrument... on 2016-06-23. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Stryker Orthopaedic is voluntarily recalling the Triathlon Modular Handle because analysis revealed that the press fit specifications between the dowel pin and the mating hole in the shaft were not being achieved...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2377-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-06-23
Posted: 2016-08-09
Terminated: 2019-03-27
Recalling firm: Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product: Stryker Orthopaedics Modular Handle Triathlon Instruments, Non-Sterile, REF 6541-4-808, Lot 123, NDC M546654148080S Product Usage: Is a reusable instrument that is part of the Triathlon Primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) system as well as the Triathlon Partial Knee Replacement (PKR) system. The use of the handles in Primary TKA is optional and may be used to: (1) Assist in stabilizing the Triathlon Femoral Sizer, (2) Aid in stabilization during use and removal of the Triathlon 4:1 Cutting Block and (3) Aid in assembly of the Anterior MIS Distal Resection Guide to the Anterior Skim Cut Guide. Per the Triathlon PKR surgical protocol, the handle is required for a PKR surgery and is used to: (1) Assemble and disassemble the Femoral Trial Drill Guide into the Femoral Trial and (2) Remove the Peg Trial from the Femoral Trial.
Product code: JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall: Stryker Orthopaedic is voluntarily recalling the Triathlon Modular Handle because analysis revealed that the press fit specifications between the dowel pin and the mating hole in the shaft were not being achieved potentially resulting in disassociation from the instrument.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Stryker sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated June 24, 2016 to Branches/Agencies by e-mail and Business Reply Forms was sent to Branches/Agents/Hospital Risk Management via UPS (with return receipt) on June 24, 2016. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call (201) 831-6693.
Quantity in commerce: 12,469 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide
Product codes and lots: Catalog No. 6541-4-808 Lot Nos.: SB1K14, SB1K14A, SB1K14A1, SB1K14P, SB1K15, SB1K15A, SB1K15A1, SB1K15A2, SB1M25, SB1M25A, SB1M25A1, SB1M25A2, SB1M25A2X1, SB1N02, SB1N02A, SB1N02A1, SB1N02A2, SB1N02A3, SB1N02X1, SB1T05, SB1T05A, SB1T05A1, SB1T05AX1, SB1T05AX2, SB1T05KSB1V01, SB1V01K, SB1V01L, SB1V01X1, SB1V01X2, SB1V01X3, SB1W14, SB1W14K, SB1W14X1, SB2T19, SB2T19A, SB2T19D, SB2T19DX1, SB2T19DX2, SB2T19J, SB2T19K, SB2T19KX1, SB2T19KX2, SBT19X3, SB2V87, SB2V87A, SB2V87J, SB2V87JX1, SB2V87K, SB2V87X, SB2V87X1, SB2W23, SB2W23G, SB2W23X, SB2W23X1, SB3A20, SB3A20A, SB3A21, SB3A21D, SB3A21M, SB3A21X, SB3A22, SB3A22A1, SB3A22X1, SB3A55, SB3A55A, SB3A55A2, SB3A55AX1, SB3A55M, SB3A55X1, SB3H25, SB3H25D, SB3H25G, SB3H25X1, SB3H26, SB3H26D, SB3H26DX1, SB3H26X2, SB3K09, SB3K09X1, SB3K10, SB3K10L, SB3K10M, SB3K10MX1, SB3K10X1, SB3L19, SB3L19D, SB3L19K, SB3L19L, SB3L19P, SB3L19P1, SB3L20, SB3L20K, SB3L45, SB3L45A, SB3L45A1, SB3L45A2, SB3L45D, SB3L45DX1, SB3L45L, SB3L45T, SB3M17, SB3M17A, SB3M17K, SB3M17M, SB3M18, SB3M18A, SB3M18AX1, SB3M18D, SB3M18M, SB3M18R, SB3M19, SB3M19A, SB3M19A1, SB3M19S, SB3M19T, SB3M19W, SB3N46, SB3N46D, SB3N46P, SB3N46X1, SB4C12, SB4C12X1, SB4C37, SB4C37X1, SB4C38, SB4C38A, SB4C38D, SB4E18, SB4E181, SB4E181X1, SB4E18A, SB4E18D, SB4E18T, SB4H79, SB4H79A, SB4H79M, SB4L05, SB4L05A, SB4N17, SB4N17E, SB4N17M, SB4N17M1, SB4N18, SB4N18A, SB4N18A1, SB4N18D, SB4N18M, SB4N18T, SB4S01, SB4S01D, SB4S01J, SB4V07, SB4V07L, SB4V07M, SB4V07MM, SB5A02, SB5A02A, SB5A02A1, SB5A55

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2377-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2377-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-17	2016-08-09

Product code JWH

K143393Class IITriathlon Tritanium Cone AugmentsStryker Orthopaedics / cleared 2015-01-13

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