Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Triathlon Baseplate Impactor Extractor, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument, Catalog Number 6541-4-805, Non-Sterile, Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Triathlon Baseplate Impactor Extractor, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument, Catalog Number 6541-4-805, Non-Sterile, Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog Number 6541-4-805 Lot Code NYC08
Products Sold
Catalog Number 6541-4-805 Lot Code NYC08
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Triathlon Baseplate Impactor Extractor, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument, Catalog Number 6541-4 due to Insertion/Removal Difficulties: The Baseplate Impactor/Extractor may not assemble/disassemble easily to the baseplate.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Insertion/Removal Difficulties: The Baseplate Impactor/Extractor may not assemble/disassemble easily to the baseplate.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified via an Important Market Withdrawal Letter sent 2/25/05. The letter instructed users to fax a Product Accountability Form to the recalling firm identifying any affected products and to return them to the firm. The letter informed users that the products will be reworked and returned at a later date. The letter also identified other products that could be used as replacements. For additional information, contact 201-831-5825 or 201-831-5110.
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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