PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray, Revision AC- for organization, storage, and transport in preparation for sterilization of re-usable instruments required for implanting the Triathlon Globalization Implant System for individual patients receiving primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Catalog# 6541-9-109

Reported: January 12, 2022 Initiated: November 24, 2021 #Z-0459-2022

Product Description

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray, Revision AC- for organization, storage, and transport in preparation for sterilization of re-usable instruments required for implanting the Triathlon Globalization Implant System for individual patients receiving primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Catalog# 6541-9-109

Reason for Recall

Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray may have been kitted with the Triathlon Cemented #1-3 Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013) instead of the Triathlon Pro #0-3 Cemented Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013Y) instrument can lead to delay in surgery or if used could lead to unintended bone preparation

Details

Recalling Firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Units Affected
7 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA, MI, NC, TX.
Location
Mahwah, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray, Revision AC- for organization, storage, and transport in preparation for sterilization of re-usable instruments required for implanting the Triathlon Globalization Implant System for individual patients receiving primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Catalog# 6541-9-109. Recalled by Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. Units affected: 7 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Triathlon Pro Tibial Preparation Tray may have been kitted with the Triathlon Cemented #1-3 Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013) instead of the Triathlon Pro #0-3 Cemented Keel Punch (P/N: 6541-2-013Y) instrument can lead to delay in surgery or if used could lead to unintended bone preparation
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 12, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0459-2022.