Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2389-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Report date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | May 29, 2015 |
| Quantity | 10 units |
| Location | Mahwah, NJ, United States |
Official product description
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.
Why the product was recalled
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).
Distribution information
OH, SC, RI, WV
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
What to do next
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