Z-2334-2010

Triathlon Total Knee System Primary Tibial Baseplate; Sterile, Made in Ireland. Howmedica Osteonics 325...

Name: Z-2334-2010 Triathlon Total Knee System Primary Tibial Baseplate; Sterile, Made in Ireland. Howmedica Osteonics 325...
Creator: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Published: 2009-09-01
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2009-09-01 / Terminated

FDA source

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Triathlon Total Knee System Primary Tibial Baseplate; Sterile, Made in Ireland. Howmedica Osteonics 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 The Triathlon system... on 2009-09-01. The reason FDA records is "A lot for lot mix up occurred between the Triathlon Total Knee System Primary Tibial Baseplate # 4 Cemented, Catalog # 5520-B-400, Lot SH8NT and the #2 Cemented, Catalog # 5520-B-200, Lot SH7RP". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2334-2010
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-09-01
Posted: 2010-08-31
Terminated: 2012-08-27
Recalling firm: Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product: Triathlon Total Knee System Primary Tibial Baseplate; Sterile, Made in Ireland. Howmedica Osteonics 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 The Triathlon system is comprised of a femoral component, tibial tray, and tibial insert that are intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty (if replacement of the articular surf ace of the patella is required, the Duracon patellar components are compatible with the Triathlon components). The Triathlon PS Total Knee System is intended to be used in situation where the posterior cruciate ligament is absent, or cannot be preserved. The Triathlon CR Total Knee System consists of a femoral component, tibial insert, and all-polyethylene patellar components that are intended to be used with the previously cleared Triathlon Primary Cemented Tibial Tray in primary or revision total knee arthroplasty. The Triathlon All Polyethylene patellare components are intended to be used with the femoral components of the previously released Duracon Total Knee System, as well as the previously release Triathlon PS Femoral component in situation where replacement of the articular surface of the patella is required. The Triathlon CR Total Knee system is intended to accommodate the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) if it is present.
Product code: JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall: A lot for lot mix up occurred between the Triathlon Total Knee System Primary Tibial Baseplate # 4 Cemented, Catalog # 5520-B-400, Lot SH8NT and the #2 Cemented, Catalog # 5520-B-200, Lot SH7RP.
FDA root cause: Mixed-up of materials/components
Action: The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated September 1, 2009, via FedEx to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the affected product; retrieve and return all affected products via Inter-Org Transfer and ship to Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430; Attn: Regulatory Reporting, and attach the fluorescent orange PRODUCT REMEDIATION sticker and mark the outer box with the words "PRODUCT RECALL; complete and fax the attached Product Accountability Form and spreadsheet to (201) 831-6069 within 5 days of receipt of the notice. If you have any questions, please contact the Manager, Divisional Regulatory Reporting at (201) 831-5970.
Quantity in commerce: Lot Code: SH7RP - 6 in the US. Lot Code SH8NT was not received in the US.
Distribution: Nationwide distribution: AL, AZ, CA, MT, NJ and TX.
Product codes and lots: # 4 - Catalog Number: 5520-B-400, Lot code: SH8NT; # 2 - Catalog Number: 5520-B-200, Lot Code SH7RP.

Product code JWH

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