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Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Component (Size 6); Catalog Number 5536-B-600 Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Component (Size 5); Catalog Number 5536-B-500

Recall number
Z-1237-2022
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Component (Size 6); Catalog Number 5536-B-600 Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Component (Size 5); Catalog Number 5536-B-500
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2022-03-30
Posted
2022-06-03
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Stryker has discovered a potential product mix where the size of the Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Component inside the package does not match the package labeling.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On March 30, 2022, the firm sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to affected customers. Customers were instructed to immediately identify, quarantine, and discontinue use of any affected devices in their facility. Customers should return the devices back to Stryker. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recall, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000. For questions pertaining to the recall, email SO_M_PRODUCT_FIELD_ACTION_RESPONSE@stryker.com. ***Updated 6/6/22*** On June 6, 2022, the firm sent an updated letter to affected customers. The update letter includes the hazards, harms, and risk mitigation.
Quantity
22 units (12 US; 10 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, CA, CO, ID, IN, KS, MI, NV, PA, TN, WA, and WV. The countries of UK and Poland.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog Number UDI-DI (GTIN) Lots 5536-B-600 07613327041514 CTD69463 5536-B-500 07613327041507 CTD69106
510(k) numbers
["K123486"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JWH
Firm FEI
3003070421
Firm city
Mahwah
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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