TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 10MM - SIZE 2 RIGHT Catalog # 5541-A-202 - Product Usage: Triat...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2758-2019 — Class II — August 19, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2758-2019 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | August 19, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Location | Mahwah, NJ |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 171 units |
Product Description
TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 10MM - SIZE 2 RIGHT Catalog # 5541-A-202 - Product Usage: Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used with Triathlon TS Femoral Components during revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and with Triathlon Primary PS Femoral Components during TKA to address distal femoral defects. (See attached IFU (IFU_Triathlon Total Knee_QIN 4376 Rev AB).
Reason for Recall
Due to device overhang issue that protrudes beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including the states of AL,AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Honk Kong, India, Ireland, Iran, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and UK.
Lot / Code Information
All lots with an expiration date on or before 31 June 2024. Lot# A3E7R A3H9I A7A9A A9U7R AB37T AB74U ABB7S AE49B AES9B AGAR AGAS AGB3E AGT4E AGV3G AH37L AIO4V AO74U AOD9I ARO9B ASV7B ATA9R ATY3T AU99O AUX7R AY33Z AYO4V BAA4S BAB7Y BAH3D BAI7D BBE4R BBL4Y BDZ9H BER7H BH97L BLY9D BO77U BRR9H BRT7Z BSI4X BTD9B DGFR DGPY DNUW DOFW DRFR DRPA DYEK DYRN EDHL FNYJ FOGV FVVR FYST FYTP GFPG GJMG GJNM GYOD GYVG GZNA GZRT GZWG GZWS HHXY HHZF HHZZ HIBF HUPS HVBW HYHG HYJB IBTS IBTW IEVY ILAX ILBL INJO INNB INNE IUWT IVAB IYLR JBYI JFGV JFNZ JHDR JIKH JILH JNIX JVEZ JZSI KFYW KHHJ KHNX KHSO KMEX KSPV KVRZ KVVS KWPV KYND KZYB MEDM MFZX MGLY MLBP MMFV NEBU S3HS SOBP SPO4 SR4E TGGA TIYY TPPH TPTI UHIP USLI UT3I UZDD V4AH VA3Y VBGT VGGG VJHG VJYO VPBW VPYA VT43 VUWT VVJG VW3E WGRG WO4G WOYL WPJT WRXC WRYC WSDE WVWI WVWJ WXAV WXAW XAVX XAVY XDYL XDYM XGDX XGDY XIJC XKSY XKSZ XOCL XOCM XTJY XTJZ XVIO XVIP XWVK XWVM XYGP XYGR YBCC YBCD YESI YFJX YFJY YG3H YGSJ YGSK
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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.