Recall Z-1978-2014— Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., initiated 2014-05-01, terminated 2017-06-09. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter, . NON-STERILE Product Usage: The Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter is part of the Tritanium Knee System Instrument Set. It is used to implant the Tritanium Patella after the patellar bone has been prepared using the existing Triathlon Patella Resection Guide, Metal Backed Patella Drill and Patella Peg Drill Templates as per the Triathlon Tritanium Surgical Protocol.. Reason: Tritanium Patella Inserter Instrument fracture during implantation. ..

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-05-01
Terminated
2017-06-09
Firm location
Mahwah, NJ, United States

Product description

Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter, . NON-STERILE Product Usage: The Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter is part of the Tritanium Knee System Instrument Set. It is used to implant the Tritanium Patella after the patellar bone has been prepared using the existing Triathlon Patella Resection Guide, Metal Backed Patella Drill and Patella Peg Drill Templates as per the Triathlon Tritanium Surgical Protocol.

Reason for recall

Tritanium Patella Inserter Instrument fracture during implantation. .

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