BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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

    Recall: Z-1635-2015 · Initiated August 15, 2014

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1635-2015
    Event Number
    70994
    Firm
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    FEI Number
    3003070421
    Product Code
    JWH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Under Investigation by firm
    Initiated
    August 15, 2014
    Posted
    May 19, 2015
    Terminated
    January 5, 2018
    Address
    325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2006

    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

    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.

    Action

    The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, notified their Branches/Agencies via email on 8/15/2014 and sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated 8/15/2014 with a Product Recall Acknowledgement Forms to their Branches/Agencies and consignees. The letter describes the product, issue, potential hazards and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form within 5 days via fax to 855-251-3635; and return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah NJ 07430. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist to 201-831-5826.

    Distribution

    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.

    Quantity

    1,147 in total