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Manufacturer

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

248 recalls in our database name Howmedica Osteonics Corp. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

What the numbers show

Total
248
Critical
0
Severe
18
Most recent
2026-10-21

Of the 248 recalls from Howmedica Osteonics Corp. we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 18 (7%) are Severe.

About this listing

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151–175 of 248

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2760-2019·2019-10-09

    Howmedica Recalls Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments Due to Device Overhang

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 159 units of Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments because a device overhang protrudes beyond the mating femoral component.

    Product
    TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 15MM - SIZE 2 RIGHT Catalog # 5542-A-202 - Product Usage: Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used with Triathlon TS Femoral Components during revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and with Triathlon Primary PS Femoral Components during TKA…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2759-2019·2019-10-09

    Howmedica Recalls Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments Due to Device Overhang

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 153 units of Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments because a device overhang issue causes them to protrude beyond the mating femoral component.

    Product
    TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 15MM - SIZE 2 LEFTTriathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used with Triathlon TS Femoral Components during revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and with Triathlon Primary PS Femoral Components during TKA to address distal femoral defects. (See…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2757-2019·2019-10-09

    Howmedica Recalls Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments Due to Device Overhang

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 167 units of Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments because a device overhang protrudes beyond the mating femoral component.

    Product
    TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 10MM - SIZE 2 LEFT Catalog # 5541-A-201 - Product Usage: Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used with Triathlon TS Femoral Components during revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and with Triathlon Primary PS Femoral Components during TKA to…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2758-2019·2019-10-09

    Howmedica Recalls Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments Due to Device Overhang

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 171 units of Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments due to a device overhang issue that protrudes beyond the mating femoral component.

    Product
    TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 10MM - SIZE 2 RIGHT Catalog # 5541-A-202 - Product Usage: Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used with Triathlon TS Femoral Components during revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and with Triathlon Primary PS Femoral Components during TKA…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2160-2019·2019-08-14

    Howmedica Serrato Polyaxial Screws Recalled for Incorrect Length

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 11 Serrato polyaxial screws because some 90mm and 100mm units were manufactured with the wrong length.

    Product
    Serrato 9.5mm X 90mm Polyaxial Screw Catalog Number 482619590 Serrato 9.5mm X 100mm Polyaxial Screw Catalog Number 4826195100
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0657-2019·2018-12-26

    Howmedica Recalls Reliance LITe Nerve Hooks Due to Shape Defects

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 39 units of Reliance LITe Nerve Hooks because the probes have incorrect shapes, including flat surfaces and sharp edges.

    Product
    Reliance LITe Nerve Hook Bayoneted, 90, Blunt Tip, REF # 48066103 The blunt probe can be used as a conventional means of achieving nerve retraction. The bend at the proximal tip of the ring the discectomy, as well as during the insertion of an IBD during a conventional TLIF…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0605-2019·2018-12-19

    Howmedica Recalls Tritanium Posterior Lumbar Cage Implants Due to Fracture Risk

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 28,461 Tritanium Posterior Lumbar cage implants because of reports of fractures occurring during or after surgery.

    Product
    Tritanium Posterior Lumbar (PL) cage intervertebral body fusion implant. Intended for an open, less invasive, and minimally invasive PLIF or TLIF surgical procedure.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0373-2019·2018-11-14

    Howmedica Recalls 15 Pouches of Sterile Knee Instruments Due to Barrier Risk

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 15 pouches of sterile knee instruments because the outer sterile barrier may be compromised.

    Product
    Sterile Knee Instruments Disposable Fluted Headless Pins, DIA 3.2mm LNTH 89mm, REF 7650-2038A - Product Usage: Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (Stryker, Joint Reconstructive Division) Sterile Instrumentation consists of manual surgical instrumentation intended for use during hip…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0207-2019·2018-10-31

    Howmedica Recalls Tritanium TL Steerable Inserter Due to Locking Mechanism Failure

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 58 units of the Tritanium TL Steerable Inserter because the locking mechanism may fail to function as intended due to lack of lubrication.

    Product
    Tritanium TL Steerable Inserter, Cat. No. 48930000, UDI 07613327381900 Product Usage: The TL Steerable Inserter is a Class 1 instrument which is provided in a non-sterile condition. The inserter is designed to enter the disc space, with a fixed engagement between the…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2681-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls rHead Stem Implant 6mm Collar Due to Revision Rate

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 245 rHead Stem Implant 6mm Collar units because literature reviews indicate a higher revision rate than other similar devices.

    Product
    rHead Stem Implant 6mm Collar, Size 1. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2675-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls Stryker Radial Head Implant Assemblies Due to Revision Rate

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 191 Stryker rHead Radial Head implant assemblies because literature reviews indicate a higher revision rate than other similar devices.

    Product
    Lateral Assembly, Radial Head Impl Assembly, Size 3. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2712-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls #3 Bipolar Radial Head Implant Due to Revision Rate

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 999 units of the #3 Bipolar radial head implant because literature reviews indicate a higher revision rate than other similar devices.

    Product
    #3 Bipolar radial head Implant (Sterile packed). Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2716-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls Stryker rHead Radial Head Orthopedic Implants

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 543 units of the #2 Bipolar stem implant from the Stryker rHead system due to higher-than-expected revision rates.

    Product
    #2 Bipolar stem implant (Sterile packed). Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2686-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls rHead Recon Stem Implant Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 303 rHead Recon Stem Implant Plasma Coated, Size 2 units because literature reviews indicate a higher revision rate than other similar devices.

    Product
    rHead Recon Stem Implant Plasma Coated, Size 2. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2685-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls rHead Recon Stem Implants Due to Revision Rate Concerns

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 314 rHead Recon Stem Implants because literature reviews indicate a higher revision rate than other similar devices.

    Product
    rHead Recon Stem Implant Plasma Coated, Size 1. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2690-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls rHead Recon Stem Implants Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 269 rHead Recon Stem Implants because literature reviews indicate a higher revision rate than other similar devices.

    Product
    rHead Recon Stem Implant 6mm Collar, Size 2. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2717-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls rHead Recon Stem Implants Due to Revision Rate

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 133 rHead Recon Stem Implants because the revision rate is higher than other similar devices, potentially affecting post-surgery performance.

    Product
    rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated, Size 2. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2703-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls rHead Radial Head Implants Due to Performance Concerns

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 33 rHead Standard Extended Stem implants because literature reviews indicate a higher revision rate than other similar devices.

    Product
    rHead Standard Extended Stem, 6mm Collar, Size 1. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2721-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls rHead Recon Stem Implants Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 118 rHead Recon Stem Implants because literature reviews indicate a higher revision rate than other similar devices.

    Product
    rHead Recon Stem Implant non-coated, Size 4. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2725-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls Radial Stem Implants Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 256 radial stem implants because literature reviews indicate higher revision rates than other similar devices.

    Product
    radial stem implant #1 (Sterile packed). Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2663-2018·2018-08-15

    Stryker rHead Radial Implant Recalled Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 211 Stryker rHead Radial Implants because literature reviews indicate higher revision rates than other similar devices.

    Product
    Lateral Assembly, Radial Implant, Size 1 Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2678-2018·2018-08-15

    Howmedica Recalls rHead Stem Implant Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 285 rHead Stem Implant Plasma Coated, Size 2 units because literature reviews indicate higher revision rates than other similar devices.

    Product
    rHead Stem Implant Plasma Coated, Size 2. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2666-2018·2018-08-15

    Stryker Radial Stem Implant Recalled Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 280 Stryker rHead Radial Stem Implants because literature reviews show higher revision rates than similar devices.

    Product
    Lateral Assembly, Radial Stem Implant, Size 4. Orthopedic implant for replacement of the proximal end of the radius in the Stryker rHead Radial Head and Uni-Elbow system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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Howmedica Osteonics Corporation

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