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INSTRUMENT recallZ-0459-2022 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · initiated Nov 24, 2021

Open, Classified

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

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray may have been kitted with the Triathlon Cemented #1-3 Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013) instead of the Triathlon Pro #0-3 Cemented Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013Y) instrument can lead to delay in surgery or if used could lead to unintended bone preparation

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Stryker issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall (UMDR) PFA 2799625 issued on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 to all affected U.S. consignees and Stryker Branches by a third-party recall company via UPS 2-day air. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Discontinue use of the recalled Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray, Rev. AC, P/N # 6541-9-109, and return the tray and its content to Stryker. 4. Hospitals/Branches/Agencies: Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form and fax a copy to 1-844-782-5561 or email to [email protected]. 5. Hospitals Only: Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product returns and inventory questions. 6. Branches/Agencies Only: Please forward this Urgent Medical Device Recall to the individuals or organizations who have consigned product, if applicable. Return all affected devices available at your location to the following address. Stryker Orthopaedics/PFA Product Returns (Ref. PFA 2799625) Attn: Distribution Inventory Team 325 Corporate Drive Dock M-East Mahwah, NJ 07430 Please assist us in meeting our regulatory obligation by returning the attached Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form within 5 days. A response is required, even though you may not have any physical inventory on site. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this letter, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000. For questions pertaining to the recall, email [email protected]

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0459-2022
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Nov 24, 2021
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Quantity
7 units
Product code
FSM
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA, MI, NC, TX.

Product description

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray, Revision AC- for organization, storage, and transport in preparation for sterilization of re-usable instruments required for implanting the Triathlon Globalization Implant System for individual patients receiving primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Catalog# 6541-9-109

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lots #: 0552101A596, 0552101A602 GTIN#: 07613327461503

Devices named in this recall

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

Product lines

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