Medical Device Recall: Triathlon Universal TS Baseplate Size 2 - A single use sterile implantable device intended for cemented applications during primary and revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) when the Triathlon Knee S
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · September 4, 2024
Reason for Recall
Anterior locking tabs on the Triathlon Universal Baseplate are out of specification which may prevent engagement of either of the two locking tabs with the locking wire of the tibial insert.
Product Description
Triathlon Universal TS Baseplate Size 2 - A single use sterile implantable device intended for cemented applications during primary and revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) when the Triathlon Knee System is selected for use. Catalog Number: 5521-B-200
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, FL, NC, OH, PA, TN, WI. Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Recall (UMDR) PFA 3554908 by third party Sedgwick on September 04, 2024, via UPS 2-day air. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 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 (Table 1). 4. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form: " Medical Facility: Please sign the Business Reply Form and email to: strykerortho8441@sedgwick.com/ Fax: (800) 871-7417 " Stryker Branch/Agency: please sign the AdobeSign form arriving to you via email. 5. Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product replacement and inventory questions. 6. Please return the devices 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 3554908 Please add the tracking number Please assist us in meeting our regulatory obligation by completing and emailing 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. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this letter, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000. For questions pertaining to the recall, email SO_M_PRODUCT_FIELD_ACTION_RESPONSE@stryker.com
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
16 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-0023-2025
Status: ongoing
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