FDA Recall Terminated

Triathlon X3 CR Tibial Bearing Insert for knee prosthesis Size #2 - 11MM Ref # 5530-G-211 2011-09 Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Recall: Z-0399-2007 · Initiated December 4, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0399-2007
Event Number
37024
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 4, 2006
Posted
February 8, 2007
Terminated
February 21, 2007
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2002

Description

Triathlon X3 CR Tibial Bearing Insert for knee prosthesis Size #2 - 11MM Ref # 5530-G-211 2011-09 Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Reason

A product mix-up in which the labeling indicates a Triathlon X# CR Tibial Bearing Insert Size #2 - 11MM, however, the device inside the package is actually a Triathlon X3 CR Tibial Bearing insert Size # 7 - 11MM and vice versa.

Action

Notification letters and Product Accountability forms were sent on 12/8/2006 by Federal Express with return receipt.

Distribution

Nationwide and Canada.

Quantity

23 units