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INSTRUMENT recallZ-1379-2021 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · initiated Mar 5, 2021

Terminated

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Howmedica Osteonics Corp. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The posterior condyle of the Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide(s), sizes 1 through 8, (Left and Right) has the potential to fracture at the augment cut slot. This can occur in the Trial Cutting Guide packaging during transport or during impaction of the instrument in surgery.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

On 3/4/2021, Stryker issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice to customers via letter due to Stryker has initiated a voluntary, catalog number specific recall for the Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide, sizes 1 through 8, (Left and Right). The intent of this letter is to list hazards and harms potentially associated with the above referenced product and to list any risk mitigation factors. For questions or concerns after reviewing this letter, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1379-2021
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 5, 2021
Posted by the FDA
Apr 9, 2021
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Quantity
113 components
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K132624, K172326
Distribution
Distribution in US to: CA,, GA, NC, NJ, NV, OK, TX, and to Canada

Product description

Trial Cutting Guide for Triathlon Total Knee System, Triathlon PKR System, Restoris MCK Knee System, prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer. Catalog Number: I-K3834CG00 Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Set I-K3834CG1L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 1 Left I-K3834CG1R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 1 Right I-K3834CG2L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 2 Left I-K3834CG2R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 2 Right I-K3834CG3L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 3 Left I-K3834CG3R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 3 Right I-K3834CG4L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 4 Left I-K3834CG4R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 4 Right I-K3834CG5L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 5 Left I-K3834CG5R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 5 Right I-K3834CG6L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 6 Left I-K3834CG6R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 6 Right I-K3834CG7L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 7 Left I-K3834CG7R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 7 Right I-K3834CG8L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 8 Left I-K3834CG8R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 8 Right

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All Lot numbers for each GTIN: GTIN: 07613327327595 GTIN: 07613327327533 GTIN: 07613327327748 GTIN: 07613327329209 GTIN: 07613327329193 GTIN: 07613327329100 GTIN: 07613327329087 GTIN: 07613327329063 GTIN: 07613327328899 GTIN: 07613327328868 GTIN: 07613327328707 GTIN: 07613327328691 GTIN: 07613327328592 GTIN: 07613327328530 GTIN: 07613327328639 GTIN: 07613327328424 GTIN: 07613327328288

Devices named in this recall

16 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

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