Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Triathlon Total Knee system Primary Tibial Baseplate #5 Beaded wPA; Catalog Number 5526-B-500, Cementless use only. Sterile. Howmedica Osteonics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430; A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Made in Ireland. The Triathlon Total Knee System is intended for use in primary and revision total knee arthroplasty to alleviate pain and restore function. Recall
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Product
Triathlon Total Knee system Primary Tibial Baseplate #5 Beaded wPA; Catalog Number 5526-B-500, Cementless use only. Sterile. Howmedica Osteonics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430; A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Made in Ireland. The Triathlon Total Knee System is intended for use in primary and revision total knee arthroplasty to alleviate pain and restore function.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Code SANMH
Products Sold
Lot Code SANMH
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Triathlon Total Knee system Primary Tibial Baseplate #5 Beaded wPA; Catalog Number 5526-B-500, Ceme due to Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that one lot of the Triathlon Primary Beaded PA Baseplate Size 5 may not have the Peri-Apatite coating.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that one lot of the Triathlon Primary Beaded PA Baseplate Size 5 may not have the Peri-Apatite coating.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Important Market Withdrawal notification letters were sent via Fed Ex on 9/20/06 to the direct accounts. Notification letters informed of the reason for the market withdrawal and requested that all branches examine their inventory and hospital consignment locations to identify the product. Product was to be reconciled on the Product Accountability Form and returned to Stryker as per instructions. Contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp at 1-201-831-5718 for assistance.
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