Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks - Size 1-8; Catalog Numbers: 6541-5-701, 6541-5-702, 6541-5-703, 6541-5-704, 6541-5-705, 6541-5-706, 6541-5-707, & 6541-5-708; Triathlon MIS Instruments; Non Sterile: Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 The Triathlon AR 4:1 Cutting Blocks and the Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks are used to prepare the Femur (bone cuts) for the Triathlon femoral component. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks - Size 1-8; Catalog Numbers: 6541-5-701, 6541-5-702, 6541-5-703, 6541-5-704, 6541-5-705, 6541-5-706, 6541-5-707, & 6541-5-708; Triathlon MIS Instruments; Non Sterile: Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 The Triathlon AR 4:1 Cutting Blocks and the Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks are used to prepare the Femur (bone cuts) for the Triathlon femoral component.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog numbers: 6541-5-701, 6541-5-702, 6541-5-703, 6541-5-704, 6541-5-705, 6541-5-7-6, 6541-5-707, 6541-5-708. All lot codes.
Products Sold
Catalog numbers: 6541-5-701, 6541-5-702, 6541-5-703, 6541-5-704, 6541-5-705, 6541-5-7-6, 6541-5-707, 6541-5-708. All lot codes.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Triathlon MIS 4:1 Cutting Blocks - Size 1-8; Catalog Numbers: 6541-5-701, 6541-5-702, 6541-5-703, 65 due to Triathlon Cutting Blocks did not assemble to the Triathlon Impactor/Extractor Handle.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Triathlon Cutting Blocks did not assemble to the Triathlon Impactor/Extractor Handle.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Important Product Correction letters were sent to all branches/agencies on February 12, 2008 by Federal Express. The letter asked consignees to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the affected product. Customers were asked to perform a functional inspection by assembling the Triathlon Impactor/Extractor Handle to all of their MIS Cutting Blocks. If the cutting block does not assemble, customers are to list the affected lot codes on the Attached Product Accountability Form and fax a copy to (201) 831-6069. The letter states that product should not be returned until further instructions are received. Questions should be directed to (201) 831-5825.
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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