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.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a structural defect (device overhang) in a medical implant without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 159 units of the Triathlon Femoral Distal Augment 15mm - Size 2 Right (Catalog # 5542-A-202). These medical devices 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.
The recall is being conducted due to a device overhang issue where the augment protrudes beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component. The affected units are all lots with an expiration date on or before June 31, 2024.
The recalled products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States and in numerous international countries. Healthcare providers and patients should contact Howmedica Osteonics Corp. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these specific devices.
The recalled product
- 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 to
- Manufacturer
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 159
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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