TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 15MM - SIZE 2 LEFTTriathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used wit...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2759-2019 — Class II — August 19, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2759-2019 |
| 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 | 153 units |
Product Description
TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 15MM - SIZE 2 LEFTTriathlon 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) Catalog # 5542-A-201 - Product Usage:
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 # A3I7L A4A7B A4V7D A7G7H A7H4U A7L4V A7V3U A9X4S A9Y3V AAG7R ABU3Y AEE3A AEU9Y AGT4R AGV3S ALS3V AOG3T AOX9L ASD3T ATT7D AV34S AYA3B AZB4R AZE9G BAE4X BAX4A BBG4X BDR7T BDZ4D BE37Y BGE4V BHE7X BIG4L BR79T BRU7O BSR4R DFHS DFOR DGFY DGJN DNNS DPSK GEZU GFBA GFWO GGID GISR GITX GLDE GLEK GLFE GYKA GZYI GZZO HVFF HYZB HZAP HZFF HZRR IDGA IDXJ IEYN IJPT IKJU IRIK ISIR IULX IWXH IZXM JAAE JFWD JFYR JHWV JJDF JLGH JMEP JPFR JTXL JUEV KFSH KGWZ KIDM KIFY KION KJYX KMKE KPKD KWXS KZDA LARN LBMI MDIF MMUR S3O3 S3OP ST3Y STHI STUE TAOV TARO TGLR UDYZ UUZT UWHB VEU4 VJKA VJLN VVKR VVMJ VW4Y VYAY WHOP WINY WIVT WOOU WPGU WRZZ WVWK WVWL WXAC WXAF XBEL XBEM XDXI XDXJ XIAR XIAS XKLP XKLR XMXO XMXP XMXR XSFR XSFS XVMV XVMW XVNF XVNG XWVH XWVI XYUX XYVJ YA3U YAIL YAIM YCFT YCFV YFUX YFUY YGIC YGID YHLN YHLO
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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.