Stryker Orthopaedics FEMORAL OFFSET BUSHING TRITHION REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-1-600;NON-STERILE Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A Subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France The Offset Bushings are parts of the Triathlon TS system. They are used during trialing to assess the appropriate magnitude and orientation of offset between the Implant and the intramedullary Stem. The feedback from the Offset Bushing allows for the selection of the corresponding Offset Adaptor, which allows for optimal bone coverage, compensating for differences between the Implant and bone canal axes. Made in USA
FDA Recall Z-0469-2013 · Posted 2012-12-04
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Recalling FirmStryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLXH
Date Initiated2012-07-27
Date Terminated2015-09-30
Product Quantity7 units
Reason for Recall
Offset Bushings associated with the lots identified were mismarked: the rotational reference numbers on the Tibial Offset Bushing were marked counterclockwise instead of clockwise; the Femoral Offset Bushing did not include rotational markings.
Firm Action
Stryker Orthopaedics sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated July 27, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Product Recall Acknowledgement Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 201-831-6069. Contact the firm at 201-972-2100 for assistance with this recall.
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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