Z-0889-2009

Triathlon Cemented Stem - Knee These devices are modular components of a total knee system. These modular...

Name: Z-0889-2009 Triathlon Cemented Stem - Knee These devices are modular components of a total knee system. These modular...
Creator: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Published: 2008-11-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2008-11-13 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Triathlon Cemented Stem - Knee These devices are modular components of a total knee system. These modular stems are intended for use with femoral and tibial... on 2008-11-13. The reason FDA records is "Stryker Orthopaedics became aware of a visual defect in certain blister packages of certain devices". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0889-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-11-13
Posted: 2009-01-26
Terminated: 2010-01-20
Recalling firm: Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product: Triathlon Cemented Stem - Knee These devices are modular components of a total knee system. These modular stems are intended for use with femoral and tibial components in primary or revision total knee arthroplasty.
Product code: JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall: Stryker Orthopaedics became aware of a visual defect in certain blister packages of certain devices.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Packaging
Action: Recall notification letters were sent via Federal Express on November 21, 2008 to Stryker Branches/Agencies, Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeon. The letters explained the problem and indicated that there are no risk factors. Contact Stryker Orthopaedics for additional information at 1-201-831-5718.
Quantity in commerce: 322 total units - all types
Distribution: Nationwide. OUS: Australia, Canada, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Columbia, Guatemala and Sweden.
Product codes and lots: 5560-S-209, TRI CEMENTED STEM 9MMX100MM, Lot N3N31K and 5560-S-209, TRI CEMENTED STEM 9MMX100MM, Lot N3N31W

Product code JWH

K053514Class IITriathlon Total Knee SystemStryker Orthopaedics / cleared 2006-01-26

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)