Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Triathlon tibial alignment ankle clamp extramedullary (EM) referencing instrument (Cat. No. 6541-2-609), for use in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) when the surgeon elects to use Stryker's Triathlon Total Knee System in conjunction with EM referencing. Non-Sterile Instrument.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Reason for Recall:
- Cracks or fracture of the Triathlon Tibial Alignment Ankle Clamp, an instrument.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Triathlon tibial alignment ankle clamp extramedullary (EM) referencing instrument (Cat. No. 6541-2-609), for use in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) when the surgeon elects to use Stryker's Triathlon Total Knee System in conjunction with EM referencing. Non-Sterile Instrument.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Catalog #6541-2-609 All lot codes
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2130-2013
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