—#138722

Product

Triathlon PS X3 Tibial Insert; No. 3 Triathlon TS Plus Tibial Insert X3 Poly 19 mm Product Usage: The Triathlon PS X3 (posterior stabilized), cat no 5532-G-xxx and X3 TS (total stabilizing) Plus, cat. no. 5537-G-XXX, Tibial Inserts are used in TKA surgeries. During surgery, the tibial insert is locked into the tibial baseplate where it serves as the bearing component for the articulating surface of a corresponding Triathlon femoral component.

FDA product code: JWH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K141056
Affected lot / code info: Catalog Number 5532-G-511 Lot LD8D7Y Catalog Number 5537-G-319 Lot TT6JT2

Why it was recalled

Stryker Orthopaedics received a report that 5537-G-319 No 3. Triathlon TS Plus Tibial Insert X3 Poly 19 mm i insert was in a package labeled as a 5532-G-511 Triathlon PS Stibialism Insert.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Stryker Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated July 9, 2015 and Product Accountability Forms via return receipt. The letter identified the affected product, problem, potential hazard, risk mitigation and actions to be taken. Contact Stryker Orthopaedics Sales Representative to arrange for return of the affected product. For questions call 201-831-5826.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Address: 325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2006

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-05-29
Posted by FDA: 2015-08-10
Terminated: 2016-07-25
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #138722. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.