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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0249-2016LACERATION

Stryker Orthopaedics, MIS MODULAR DISTAL CAPTURE TRIATHLON MIS INSTRUMENTS, REF 6541-5-723, Lot AdminECR19205, Non-Sterile, The Triathlon...

Units Affected
3,444
Recall Date
September 29, 2015
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Laceration

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0249-2016.

Stryker is recalling various lots of the Trithion MIS Modular Distal Capture because complaints were received that specific lots of this product may disassociate during use.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0249-2016.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0249-2016.

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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Recall FAQ

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Stryker Orthopaedics, MIS MODULAR DISTAL CAPTURE TRIATHLON MIS INSTRUMENTS, REF 6541-5-723, Lot AdminECR19205, Non-Sterile, The Triathlon.... The notice was published on September 29, 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 3,444 units are potentially affected.