Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Femoral Distal Augment- Left; 1 single unit per package Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France, ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan, Av de Satoles Green 69881 Meyzieu, Cedex, France This device is used when there is a deficiency in the bone present during femoral preparation these devices are used to "fill the gap" between the implant and the bone
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Catalog Number 5541-A-501 Lot Codes HALY, HAOO, HANG
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Reason for Recall:
- Stryker Orthopaedics received a report that a label on the external packaging (box) of a Triathalon Femoral Distal Augment 10mm- Size 5 Left depicted a glyph of an acetabular shell rather than a femoral distal augment. In addition the label was missing a reference to the "10mm" augment thickness which per the label print is required to appear below the size reference.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Femoral Distal Augment- Left; 1 single unit per package Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France, ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan, Av de Satoles Green 69881 Meyzieu, Cedex, France This device is used when there is a deficiency in the bone present during femoral preparation these devices are used to "fill the gap" between the implant and the bone
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Catalog Number 5541-A-501 Lot Codes HALY, HAOO, HANG
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1370-2013
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