X3 Triathlon Orthopedic Insert Recalled Due to Potential Packaging Breaches
Howmedica Osteonics recalls 143 units of the X3 Triathlon CS Insert No. 6 (10 mm) due to potential breaches in inner and outer sterile blister packaging that could compromise product sterility.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a sterile medical implant with potential packaging breaches that could compromise sterility and create a risk of infection or other patient harm. The risk-of-harm nature of potential contamination of an implantable device justifies a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has recalled 143 units of the X3 Triathlon CS Insert No. 6 10 mm orthopedic implant. The recall was initiated because of potential packaging breaches affecting both the inner blister and outer sterile blister in which the device is sealed.
Breaches in sterile packaging can allow contaminants to reach the implant, potentially compromising its sterility prior to use. The affected lot numbers are 1L0WAY, 323EAY, A72D9D, 9885E1, 9Y397R, and L573YP, with an expiration date of October 7, 2028.
The device was distributed nationally throughout the United States and internationally to Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Korea, and Japan. Patients who received an implant from the recalled lots should consult their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 10 MM
- Manufacturer
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Hazard
- packaging-breach
- sterility-risk
- contamination-risk
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (9)
- Part No. 5531-G-610-E
- GTIN: 07613327390575
- Lot No. 1L0WAY
- 323EAY
- A72D9D
- 9885E1
- 9Y397R
- L573YP
- Expiration Date: 10/07/2028.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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