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Triathlon Femoral Distal Fixation Peg; Catalog Number 5575-X-00; Manufactured by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Howm

FDA device recall Z-1095-2011 · posted 2011-02-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Stryker Orthopaedics has become aware that the labels on the Triathlon Distal Femoral Fixation Pegs contain an incorrect expiration date of January 2015 (2015-1) when the actual expiration date should read June 2014 (2014-6).
Action taken
The firm, Stryker, sent a "UPDATED (Corrected Lot Code) URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated January 6, 2011, via Fed Ex ,with return receipt to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to fax the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement form to (201) 831-6069; contact the hospitals in their territory that have the affected product to arrange return of the product, and return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Manager, Divisional Regulatory Compliance at (201) 972-2100 or the Associate Product Manager, Knee Marketing Team at (201) 831-5028.
Root cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
15 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.
Date initiated
2010-12-22
Date posted
2011-02-11
Date terminated
2012-10-03
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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