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Terminated

Offset Adaptor Trial - 8MM, Triathlon Revision Instruments. Non-Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp: 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Indications for use include disabling joint disease of the knee.

FDA Recall Z-1610-2009 · Posted 2009-07-23

Recalling FirmStryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJWH
Date Initiated2009-04-16
Date Terminated2010-04-05
Product Quantity2498 units, all sizes

Reason for Recall

Triathlon Offset Adaptors may seize during surgery and the OR staff may be unable to disassemble the instrument using the removal tool.

Firm Action

"Urgent Product Correction" letters dated April 16, 2009 were sent to all Stryker Representatives, Hospital Rick Management Departments, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics, Surgeon and countries by Federal Express. The notice explains the Issue, Potential Hazards and Risk Mitigation Factors of the affected product(s) including a request to complete and return the Product Correction Form. For further questions, contact Stryker Orthopedics, Division of Regulatory Reporting at 201-831-5970.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K070095TRIATHLON TS KNEE SYSTEMHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · 2007-06-01

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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