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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon X3 Tibial Bearing Insert - CR REF 5530-G-209 (component of the Triathlon Total Knee System) for fixation to the tibial baseplates via a locking wire mechanism.

Recall number
Z-2389-2015
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon X3 Tibial Bearing Insert - CR REF 5530-G-209 (component of the Triathlon Total Knee System) for fixation to the tibial baseplates via a locking wire mechanism.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-05-29
Posted
2015-08-14
Terminated
2016-09-26
Reason
Stryker has received a report which identified that a Triathlon Tibial Bearing Insert CS X3 Size #2 9mm (5531-G-209) was reported to be in a pack that was labelled as a CR insert (5530-G-209).
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
Stryker Orthopaedics sent a recall notification via email on 5/29/2015 to their local branches. Notification letters and Product Accountability Forms were sent to Stryker branches/agencies with return receipts on 7/2/2015.
Quantity
10 units
Distribution
OH, SC, RI, WV
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog number 5530-G-209   Lot Code LEF064
510(k) numbers
["K141056"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MBH
Firm FEI
3003070421
Firm city
Mahwah
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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