FDA Devices recall · Reported December 12, 2012
Stryker Orthopaedics TIBIAL OFFSET BUSHING TRIATHLON REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-2-600;NON-STERILE Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A Subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France Made in USA The Offset Bushings are parts of the Triathlon TS system. They are used during trialing to assess the appropriate magnitude and orientation of offset between the Implant and the
Offset Bushings associated with the lots identified were mismarked: the rotational reference numbers on the Tibial Offset Bushing were marked counterclockwise instead of clockwise…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled Stryker Orthopaedics TIBIAL OFFSET BUSHING TRIATHLON REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-2-… - a moderate-severity action.
Stryker Orthopaedics TIBIAL OFFSET BUSHING TRIATHLON REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-2-… was recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in December 12, 2012. Reason: Offset Bushings associated with the lots identified were mismarked: the rotational reference numbers on the T…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0470-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Offset Bushings associated with the lots identified were mismarked: the rotational reference numbers on the T….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 8 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- December 12, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0470-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Stryker Orthopaedics TIBIAL OFFSET BUSHING TRIATHLON REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-2-600;NON-STERILE Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A Subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France Made in USA The Offset Bushings are parts of the Triathlon TS system. They are used during trialing to assess the appropriate magnitude and orientation of offset between the Implant and the intramedullary Stem. The feedback from the Offset Bushing allows for the selection of the corresponding Offset Adaptor, which allows for optimal bone coverage, compensating for differences between the Implant and bone canal axes.
Reason for recall
Offset Bushings associated with the lots identified were mismarked: the rotational reference numbers on the Tibial Offset Bushing were marked counterclockwise instead of clockwise; the Femoral Offset Bushing did not include rotational markings.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0470-2013 |
| Date reported | December 12, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 27, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Firm location | Mahwah, NJ |
| Affected scope | 8 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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