FDA Recall Terminated

The Triathlon Posteriorly Stabilized Femoral Component.

Recall: Z-0556-05 · Initiated October 27, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0556-05
Event Number
30379
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
NPJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 27, 2004
Posted
February 24, 2005
Terminated
May 31, 2005
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2002

Description

The Triathlon Posteriorly Stabilized Femoral Component.

Reason

The fatigue testing of the Triathlon PS Femoral Component does not consistently meet the requirements of the finite element analysis predicted load as delineated in the 510(k) submittal.

Action

Notification letters and Product Accountability Froms have been sent via Fedex on 10/27/2004 with return receipt.

Distribution

The product is distributed to its branches/agencies and to hospitals nationwide.

Quantity

386 UNITS