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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Triathlon PS X3 Tibial Insert; No. 3 Triathlon TS Plus Tibial Insert X3 Poly 19 mm Product Usage: The Triathlon PS X3 (posterior stabilized), cat no 5532-G-xxx and X3 TS (total stabilizing) Plus, cat. no. 5537-G-XXX, Tibial Inserts are used in TKA surgeries. During surgery, the tibial insert is locked into the tibial baseplate where it serves as the bearing component for the articulating surface of a corresponding Triathlon femoral component.

Recall number
Z-2360-2015
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Triathlon PS X3 Tibial Insert; No. 3 Triathlon TS Plus Tibial Insert X3 Poly 19 mm Product Usage: The Triathlon PS X3 (posterior stabilized), cat no 5532-G-xxx and X3 TS (total stabilizing) Plus, cat. no. 5537-G-XXX, Tibial Inserts are used in TKA surgeries. During surgery, the tibial insert is locked into the tibial baseplate where it serves as the bearing component for the articulating surface of a corresponding Triathlon femoral component.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-05-29
Posted
2015-08-10
Terminated
2016-07-25
Reason
Stryker Orthopaedics received a report that 5537-G-319 No 3. Triathlon TS Plus Tibial Insert X3 Poly 19 mm i insert was in a package labeled as a 5532-G-511 Triathlon PS Stibialism Insert.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
Stryker Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated July 9, 2015 and Product Accountability Forms via return receipt. The letter identified the affected product, problem, potential hazard, risk mitigation and actions to be taken. Contact Stryker Orthopaedics Sales Representative to arrange for return of the affected product. For questions call 201-831-5826.
Quantity
26 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog Number 5532-G-511 Lot LD8D7Y  Catalog Number 5537-G-319 Lot TT6JT2
510(k) numbers
["K141056"]
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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