Howmedica recalls Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments (size 2 left) due to overhang issue that may cause improper fit during knee surgery. Affected units have specific catalog numbers and expiration dates.
Due to device overhang issue that protrudes beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component
Howmedica is recalling Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments (size 2 left) because they may protrude beyond the knee joint, risking improper fit during knee surgery. This could lead to complications if the implant doesn't align correctly with the femoral component.
The device has an overhang that protrudes beyond the medial side of the knee joint. This can cause improper alignment with the femoral component during knee surgery, potentially leading to instability or complications in the joint.
Patients who have received the Triathlon Femoral Distal Augment (size 2 left) for knee replacement surgery are affected. Surgeons using this specific implant during revision knee procedures are at highest risk.
Check if your implant has the catalog number 5541-A-201 and is part of the listed lots (e.g., A3A4G, A3O4G, etc.) with an expiration date on or before June 30, 2024.
Verify your implant's catalog number and expiration date to confirm if it's in the recalled list.
Reach out to Howmedica Osteonics Corp. for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled implant.
The implant may protrude beyond the medial periphery of the knee joint, causing improper fit with the femoral component during knee surgery.
Affected lots include A3A4G, A3O4G, A7E4A, A7S7Y, AABP, AABR, AAS7L, ABI3L, and many others listed in the recall notice with an expiration date on or before June 30, 2024.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; affected users should check with Howmedica for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2757-2019 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2757-2019 from Howmedica. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
