Recall Z-2334-2010 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Triathlon Total Knee System Primary Tibial Baseplate; Sterile, Made in Ireland. Howmedica Osteonics 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 The Triathlon system is comprised of a femoral component, tibial tray, and tibial insert that are intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty (if replacement of the articular surf ace of the patella is required, the Duracon patellar components are compatible
| Date | Aug 31, 2010 (initiated Sep 1, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A lot for lot mix up occurred between the Triathlon Total Knee System Primary Tibial Baseplate # 4 Cemented, Catalog # 5520-B-400, Lot SH8NT and the #2 Cemented, Catalog # 5520-B-200, Lot SH7RP. |
| Root cause | Mixed-up of materials/components |
| Action | The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated September 1, 2009, via FedEx to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the affected product; retrieve and return all affected products via Inter-Org Transfer and ship to Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430; Attn: Regulatory Reporting, and attach the fluorescent orange PRODUCT REMEDIATION sticker and mark the outer box with the words "PRODU |
| Quantity | Lot Code: SH7RP - 6 in the US. Lot Code SH8NT was not received in the US. |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution: AL, AZ, CA, MT, NJ and TX. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |