Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Trident Acetabular System Surgical Protocol. Instructions for use of hip prosthesis. Literature Number LSP55. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Trident Acetabular System Surgical Protocol. Instructions for use of hip prosthesis. Literature Number LSP55.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Literature Number LSP55, all units, no lot number.
Products Sold
Literature Number LSP55, all units, no lot number.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Trident Acetabular System Surgical Protocol. Instructions for use of hip prosthesis. Literature Num due to The Surgical Protocol has been modified to create separate and distinct surgical protocols, one for the Trident PSL Shell (LSP68) and one for the Trid. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The Surgical Protocol has been modified to create separate and distinct surgical protocols, one for the Trident PSL Shell (LSP68) and one for the Trident Hemispherical Shell (LSP69) in order to clarify and highlight the differences in reaming technique.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Stryker sent Urgent - Product Correction - Surgical Protocol letters by Federal Express on June 9, 2009 to all Stryker branches/agencies, hospital Risk Management, hospital Chief of Orthopaedics, surgeons and all foreign consignees.
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