FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#186218

Product

Trial Cutting Guide for Triathlon Total Knee System, Triathlon PKR System, Restoris MCK Knee System, prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer. Catalog Number: I-K3834CG00 Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Set I-K3834CG1L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 1 Left I-K3834CG1R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 1 Right I-K3834CG2L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 2 Left I-K3834CG2R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 2 Right I-K3834CG3L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 3 Left I-K3834CG3R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 3 Right I-K3834CG4L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 4 Left I-K3834CG4R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 4 Right I-K3834CG5L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 5 Left I-K3834CG5R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 5 Right I-K3834CG6L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 6 Left I-K3834CG6R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 6 Right I-K3834CG7L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 7 Left I-K3834CG7R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 7 Right I-K3834CG8L Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 8 Left I-K3834CG8R Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide Size 8 Right

FDA product code
JWHProsthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K132624, K172326
Affected lot / code info
All Lot numbers for each GTIN: GTIN: 07613327327595 GTIN: 07613327327533 GTIN: 07613327327748 GTIN: 07613327329209 GTIN: 07613327329193 GTIN: 07613327329100 GTIN: 07613327329087 GTIN: 07613327329063 GTIN: 07613327328899 GTIN: 07613327328868 GTIN: 07613327328707 GTIN: 07613327328691 GTIN: 07613327328592 GTIN: 07613327328530 GTIN: 07613327328639 GTIN: 07613327328424 GTIN: 07613327328288

Why it was recalled

The posterior condyle of the Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide(s), sizes 1 through 8, (Left and Right) has the potential to fracture at the augment cut slot. This can occur in the Trial Cutting Guide packaging during transport or during impaction of the instrument in surgery.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

On 3/4/2021, Stryker issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice to customers via letter due to Stryker has initiated a voluntary, catalog number specific recall for the Specialty Triathlon TS Trial Cutting Guide, sizes 1 through 8, (Left and Right). The intent of this letter is to list hazards and harms potentially associated with the above referenced product and to list any risk mitigation factors. For questions or concerns after reviewing this letter, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distribution in US to: CA,, GA, NC, NJ, NV, OK, TX, and to Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-05
Posted by FDA
2021-04-09
Terminated
2024-05-10
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #186218. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.