Events

Recall of Device Recall Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    52641
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1917-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-02-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-08-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2009-10-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=83572
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    Triathlon cutting blocks did not assemble to the triathlon impactor/extractor handle.
  • Action
    Important Product Correction letters were sent to all branches/agencies on February 12, 2008 by Federal Express. The letter asked consignees to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the affected product. Customers were asked to perform a functional inspection by assembling the Triathlon Impactor/Extractor Handle to all of their MIS Cutting Blocks. If the cutting block does not assemble, customers are to list the affected lot codes on the Attached Product Accountability Form and fax a copy to (201) 831-6069. The letter states that product should not be returned until further instructions are received. Questions should be directed to (201) 831-5825.

Device

Device Recall Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog numbers: 6541-5-701, 6541-5-702, 6541-5-703, 6541-5-704, 6541-5-705, 6541-5-7-6, 6541-5-707, 6541-5-708. All lot codes.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks - Size 1-8; || Catalog Numbers: 6541-5-701, 6541-5-702, 6541-5-703, 6541-5-704, 6541-5-705, 6541-5-706, 6541-5-707, & 6541-5-708; || Triathlon MIS Instruments; || Non Sterile: || Howmedica Osteonics Corp. || 325 Corporate Drive || Mahwah, NJ 07430 || The Triathlon AR 4:1 Cutting Blocks and the Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks are used to prepare the Femur (bone cuts) for the Triathlon femoral component.
  • Manufacturer
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Manufacturer

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah NJ 07430
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA