Howmedica Osteonics Corp. TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM-Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM-Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E
Brand
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
GTIN: 07613327390698 Lot Number: JH3AHJ
Products Sold
GTIN: 07613327390698 Lot Number: JH3AHJ
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM-Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5531-G due to Mislabeled:Labeled Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM, may contain Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E, TRIATHLO. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Mislabeled:Labeled Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM, may contain Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT PS #4 13MM, and vice versa
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Recall letter n 4/13/23 via UPS 2-Day Air Product Field Action #: 3268231. Letter states reason for recall and action to take: Our records indicate that you may have received the affected product(s). It is Stryker's responsibility as the manufacturer to ensure that customers who may have received these affected products also receive this important communication. We therefore request that you read this notice carefully and complete the following actions. 1. Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware or organizations who have consigned product. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the recalled devices identified in the affected product list. 4. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form and email to strykerortho6707@sedgwick.com / Fax: (877) 546-0444. 5. Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product replacement and inventory questions. 6. Please return the devices back to Stryker using the following address: Stryker Orthopaedics/PFA Product Returns Attn: Distribution Inventory Team 325 Corporate Drive Dock M-East Mahwah, NJ 07430 Ref. PFA 3268231 Please assist us in meeting our regulatory obligation by emailing back the attached Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form within 5 days. A response is required, even though you may not have any physical inventory on site. Contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000. For questions pertaining to the recall, email SO_M_PRODUCT_FIELD_ACTION_RESPONSE@stryker.com
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026