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The Triathlon Posteriorly Stabilized Femoral Component.

FDA device recall Z-0556-05 · posted 2005-02-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
The fatigue testing of the Triathlon PS Femoral Component does not consistently meet the requirements of the finite element analysis predicted load as delineated in the 510(k) submittal.
Action taken
Notification letters and Product Accountability Froms have been sent via Fedex on 10/27/2004 with return receipt.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
NPJ
Quantity affected
386 UNITS
Distribution
The product is distributed to its branches/agencies and to hospitals nationwide.
Date initiated
2004-10-27
Date posted
2005-02-24
Date terminated
2005-05-31
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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