Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon femoral component. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of St...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1635-2015 — Class II — August 15, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1635-2015 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | August 15, 2014 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Location | Mahwah, NJ |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 1,147 in total |
Product Description
Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon femoral component. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. For use in total reconstructive replacement of the knee joint
Reason for Recall
The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. The strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including PR and countries of: Australia, Canada, China, Brazil, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, and Spain.
Lot / Code Information
Item number Lot number 5512-F-201 Lots JYET, KFVZ, KGLX ; 5512-F-202 Lots IPPOP, JYKX, KHZL, KJDN, KJHI, KJKY; 5512-F-301 Lots JTJA, KKAE, KKNB; 5512-F-302 Lots JXXF, KEYD, KFBY, KFTZ, KFXT, KHAB; 5512-F-401 Lots JWGY, KIED; 5512-F-402 Lots IUAJ, JJHT, JOMB, JWPF, JXXM, KGPE, KJMO, KLUP; 5512-F-501 Lots JXMV, KGKP; 5512-F-502 Lots KHWY, KJBK; 5512-F-601 Lots JIML, JIRX, KFAS, KIIY; 5512-F-602 Lots KEXE, KFOS, KFPI, KJAG, KKJW; 5512-F-701 Lot JKTF; 5512-F-801 Lots JWNL, JWPY; 5515-F-301 Lots IVXZD, JEPOD, JHZRA, JITNA, JITND,JJAFD, JJNYA, JJNYD, JKEND, JSNRD, JXBXA, JYFTD, JYGID, JYMTD,JYPJD, KFWHA, KFXID, KGAXD, KGJTD, KGXNA, KIBTA, KIEBA, KIGRD, KIYUD, KJABD, KJISD, KJRID; 5515-F-302 Lots IOLSD, IOLTD, IPRVD, IPTFD, IVGVA, IVLVD, JGIXD, JIGSD, JIYVD, JJSYA, JJWNA, JNVTA, JOWJD, JPFDA, JPHRA, JPIWA, JSZGD, JVYDD, JWPRA, JXBKD, JXOBA, JXXZD, JYBRA, JYBRD, JYKFD, JYKTA, JYMXA, JYNIA, JYNID, JYUED, JZDWD, JZEHD, JZFDD, KFNEA, KFOBA, KFOBD, KFOHD, KFVND, KGMFA, KGMFD, KGWGA, KGZFA, KHBGA, KIEXD, KJBFD, KJDLD, KJFXA, KJFXD, KJNPA, KKJOD; 5515-F-401 Lots JPDRA, JPIXD, JVLND, JVMTD, JXUDD, JYIDD, JYMUD, JZDSA, KABYA, KFDKD, KFMLA, KFPNA, KGAVD, KHEAA, KHKSA, KHZHA, KIATA, KIBVD, KIFMD, KIFOA, KIIFA, KJKBD, KKFYD; 5515-F-402 Lots JIFRD, JIGXD, JIMUD, JIRZD, JKESD, JLVSA, JLWTA, JOUGD, JPFEA, JPGKD, JYEIA, KAJID, KFSND, KGFLD, KGRBA, KGSHD, KGYOD, KJXDD, KKVHA, KLBHD, KLLBD; 5515-F-501 Lots HWHLA, IEXUA, IFDEA, IKEMD, JIAID, JILXA, JJBFD, JJTVD, JKGXD, JOXUA, JPMVD, JZRRA, KFSRA, KGIVD, KGKZA, KGSID, KGVHD, KGVPD, KHGPA, KHKAD, KHWRD, KHXWA, KJGBA, KKHFA, KKHFD, KLOSA; 5515-F-502 Lots IKRKA, JIDLA, JIEZD, JIVTA,JIYYD, JJWSA, JKAAD, JNVJA, JOPDD, JPFBD, JVUAD, JXBYD, JXFLA, JXTRD, JXYSA, JZHAD, JZKTD, KFNGD, KGTLA, KGTMA, KGYFA, KHGVA, KHGVA, KHGVD, KHOFD, KHPLA, KHRTA, KHWMA, KHWVA, KIDPA, KIJDA, KJGLD, KKMDD, KKOOD, KKPKA, KKWAA, KLBZA, KLMBA, KLSFA, KLSFD; 5515-F-601 Lots IPFTA, JIUMD, JJHZA, JMBTA, JWFHD, JWKTA, JXWXA, KABRD, KAGLA, KFISA, KFJXA, KGBVA, KGTDA, KHFSA, KHGNA, KHJAA, KHLIA, KHSWA, KHUAA, KHYED, KHZYA, KIGND, KJKOA; 5515-F-602 Lots JIYHD, JIZOA, JJBWD, JJWPD, JKDPD, JKERA, JPPKD, JJPSXD, JRBRA, JYTBD, KEZND, KFKDA, KFTMD, KFURA, KGIRA, KGNPD, KGRYD, KHJTD, KHPZA, KKXKA, KLKSA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.