FDA recall record

Howmedica Osteonics Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray, Revision AC- for organization recall — FDA Z-0459-2022

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray may have been kitted with the Triathlon Cemented #1-3 Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013) instead of the Triathlon Pro #0-3…

Class IIclassification
Z-0459-2022official record ID
Jan 12, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0459-2022
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmHowmedica Osteonics Corp.
Report dateJan 12, 2022
Recall initiation dateNov 24, 2021
Quantity7 units
LocationMahwah, NJ, United States

Official product description

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray, Revision AC- for organization, storage, and transport in preparation for sterilization of re-usable instruments required for implanting the Triathlon Globalization Implant System for individual patients receiving primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Catalog# 6541-9-109

Why the product was recalled

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray may have been kitted with the Triathlon Cemented #1-3 Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013) instead of the Triathlon Pro #0-3 Cemented Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013Y) instrument can lead to delay in surgery or if used could lead to unintended bone preparation

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA, MI, NC, TX.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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