—#148074

Product

Stryker Orthopaedics Modular Handle Triathlon Instruments, Non-Sterile, REF 6541-4-808, Lot 123, NDC M546654148080S Product Usage: Is a reusable instrument that is part of the Triathlon Primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) system as well as the Triathlon Partial Knee Replacement (PKR) system. The use of the handles in Primary TKA is optional and may be used to: (1) Assist in stabilizing the Triathlon Femoral Sizer, (2) Aid in stabilization during use and removal of the Triathlon 4:1 Cutting Block and (3) Aid in assembly of the Anterior MIS Distal Resection Guide to the Anterior Skim Cut Guide. Per the Triathlon PKR surgical protocol, the handle is required for a PKR surgery and is used to: (1) Assemble and disassemble the Femoral Trial Drill Guide into the Femoral Trial and (2) Remove the Peg Trial from the Femoral Trial.

FDA product code: JWH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K143393
Affected lot / code info: Catalog No. 6541-4-808 Lot Nos.: SB1K14, SB1K14A, SB1K14A1, SB1K14P, SB1K15, SB1K15A, SB1K15A1, SB1K15A2, SB1M25, SB1M25A, SB1M25A1, SB1M25A2, SB1M25A2X1, SB1N02, SB1N02A, SB1N02A1, SB1N02A2, SB1N02A3, SB1N02X1, SB1T05, SB1T05A, SB1T05A1, SB1T05AX1, SB1T05AX2, SB1T05KSB1V01, SB1V01K, SB1V01L, SB1V01X1, SB1V01X2, SB1V01X3, SB1W14, SB1W14K, SB1W14X1, SB2T19, SB2T19A, SB2T19D, SB2T19DX1, SB2T19DX2, SB2T19J, SB2T19K, SB2T19KX1, SB2T19KX2, SBT19X3, SB2V87, SB2V87A, SB2V87J, SB2V87JX1, SB2V87K, SB2V87X, SB2V87X1, SB2W23, SB2W23G, SB2W23X, SB2W23X1, SB3A20, SB3A20A, SB3A21, SB3A21D, SB3A21M, SB3A21X, SB3A22, SB3A22A1, SB3A22X1, SB3A55, SB3A55A, SB3A55A2, SB3A55AX1, SB3A55M, SB3A55X1, SB3H25, SB3H25D, SB3H25G, SB3H25X1, SB3H26, SB3H26D, SB3H26DX1, SB3H26X2, SB3K09, SB3K09X1, SB3K10, SB3K10L, SB3K10M, SB3K10MX1, SB3K10X1, SB3L19, SB3L19D, SB3L19K, SB3L19L, SB3L19P, SB3L19P1, SB3L20, SB3L20K, SB3L45, SB3L45A, SB3L45A1, SB3L45A2, SB3L45D, SB3L45DX1, SB3L45L, SB3L45T, SB3M17, SB3M17A, SB3M17K, SB3M17M, SB3M18, SB3M18A, SB3M18AX1, SB3M18D, SB3M18M, SB3M18R, SB3M19, SB3M19A, SB3M19A1, SB3M19S, SB3M19T, SB3M19W, SB3N46, SB3N46D, SB3N46P, SB3N46X1, SB4C12, SB4C12X1, SB4C37, SB4C37X1, SB4C38, SB4C38A, SB4C38D, SB4E18, SB4E181, SB4E181X1, SB4E18A, SB4E18D, SB4E18T, SB4H79, SB4H79A, SB4H79M, SB4L05, SB4L05A, SB4N17, SB4N17E, SB4N17M, SB4N17M1, SB4N18, SB4N18A, SB4N18A1, SB4N18D, SB4N18M, SB4N18T, SB4S01, SB4S01D, SB4S01J, SB4V07, SB4V07L, SB4V07M, SB4V07MM, SB5A02, SB5A02A, SB5A02A1, SB5A55

Why it was recalled

Stryker Orthopaedic is voluntarily recalling the Triathlon Modular Handle because analysis revealed that the press fit specifications between the dowel pin and the mating hole in the shaft were not being achieved potentially resulting in disassociation from the instrument.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Stryker sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated June 24, 2016 to Branches/Agencies by e-mail and Business Reply Forms was sent to Branches/Agents/Hospital Risk Management via UPS (with return receipt) on June 24, 2016. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call (201) 831-6693.

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: 2016-06-23
Terminated: 2019-03-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #148074. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.