FDA recall record

Howmedica Osteonics TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM-Intended for knee recall — FDA Z-1653-2023

Mislabeled:Labeled Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM, may contain Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E, TRIATHLON X3…

Class IIclassification
Z-1653-2023official record ID
Jun 7, 2023report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1653-2023
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmHowmedica Osteonics Corp.
Report dateJun 7, 2023
Recall initiation dateApr 13, 2023
Quantity24 units in total
LocationMahwah, NJ, United States

Official product description

TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM-Intended for knee replacement Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E

Why the product was recalled

Mislabeled:Labeled Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM, may contain Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT PS #4 13MM, and vice versa

Distribution information

US Nationwide - Worldwide Distribution: CT, FL, IN, KY, MT, NJ, OR, PA, SC Foreign: China, Japan

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: Letter.

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