Triathlon PKR Insert X3 #1 LM/RL - 8mm, 5630-G-108, Lot code NXDMEE Triathlon PKR Insert X3 #1 RM/LL - 12mm, 5630-G-122, Lot Code M8JMEE Intended Use: - Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteo- or post traumatic arthritis - Revision of previous unsuccessful surgical procedures, either involving, or not involving, previous use of a unicompartmental knee prosthesis - As an alternative to tibial osteotomy in patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis, where bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstructive techniques as indicted by deficiencies of the femoral condyle/tibia plateau. These components are intended for implantation with bone cement. Stryker Orthopaedics; Howmedica Osteonics Copr. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430
FDA Recall Z-0869-2009 · Posted 2009-01-12
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Recalling FirmStryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHRY
Date Initiated2008-11-25
Date Terminated2010-08-30
Product Quantity8 mm - 1 unit; 12 mm - 8 units.
Reason for Recall
Label mix-up: Stryker Orthopaedics became aware of a lot for lot mix up between Triathlon PKR Insert X3 #1 LM/RL 8mm, 5630-G-108 lot code NXDMEE and Triathlon PKR Insert X3 #1 RM/LL- 12 mm 5630-G-122 lot code M8JMEE.
Firm Action
Recall notifications entitled "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" were sent via Federal Express on 11/25/2008 to Stryker branches, hospital risk management, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics. For further information, please contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corporation by telephone at 201-831-5718.
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution: Product was distributed to 7 Stryker branches and one hospital.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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