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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Offset Adaptor Trial - 4MM, Triathlon Revision Instruments. Non-Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp: 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Indications for use include disabling joint disease of the knee.

Recall number
Z-1608-2009
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Offset Adaptor Trial - 4MM, Triathlon Revision Instruments. Non-Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp: 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Indications for use include disabling joint disease of the knee.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-04-16
Posted
2009-07-23
Terminated
2010-04-05
Reason
Triathlon Offset Adaptors may seize during surgery and the OR staff may be unable to disassemble the instrument using the removal tool.
Root cause
Process control
Action
"Urgent Product Correction" letters dated April 16, 2009 were sent to all Stryker Representatives, Hospital Rick Management Departments, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics, Surgeon and countries by Federal Express. The notice explains the Issue, Potential Hazards and Risk Mitigation Factors of the affected product(s) including a request to complete and return the Product Correction Form. For further questions, contact Stryker Orthopedics, Division of Regulatory Reporting at 201-831-5970.
Quantity
2498 total units, all sizes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog number 5570-T-040; All Lot Numbers.
510(k) numbers
["K070095"]
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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2026-09-28
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