Recall Z-1370-2013 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Femoral Distal Augment- Left; 1 single unit per package Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France, ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan, Av de Satoles Green 69881 Meyzieu, Cedex, France This device is used when there is a deficiency in the bone present during femoral preparation these devices are used to "fill the gap" between the i
| Date | May 23, 2013 (initiated Mar 25, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Stryker Orthopaedics received a report that a label on the external packaging (box) of a Triathalon Femoral Distal Augment 10mm- Size 5 Left depicted a glyph of an acetabular shell rather than a femoral distal augment. In addition the label was missing a reference to the "10mm" augment thickness which per the label print is required to appear below the size reference. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter dated March 25, 2013 and Product Accountability Forms via Fed Ex to its Consignees/ customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Notification Acknowledgment Form within 5 days via fax to 855-251-3635; contact the hospitals in your territory that have the affected product to arrange return of product; and return affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah |
| Quantity | 11 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: HI, IN, MS, NC, NJ, OK, TX, and WI. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K070095 | TRIATHLON TS KNEE SYSTEM Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Jun 1, 2007 |