Howmedica recalls Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments with overhang issue that may protrude beyond mating component. Affected units sold through June 2024 with specific lot numbers. Stop using immediately to avoid potential complications.
Due to device overhang issue that protrudes beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component
Howmedica is recalling Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments that have a design flaw causing them to protrude beyond the mating femoral component. This could lead to improper joint alignment during knee surgery, potentially causing complications for patients who have received the device.
The device has an overhang issue that causes it to protrude beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component. This could lead to improper alignment during knee surgery, potentially causing mechanical issues or complications in the joint.
Patients who received the recalled Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments during knee replacement surgery are most at risk. The device is used with specific Howmedica knee implants for revision procedures.
Check if your implant has the catalog number 5541-A-202 and was sold with a lot number from the list provided (all lots with expiration date on or before June 30, 2024).
Identify the lot number on your implant, which should be one of the listed codes (e.g., A3E7R, A3H9I, etc.)
If you have the recalled device, stop using it and contact Howmedica for further instructions
The device has an overhang issue that causes it to protrude beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component, which could lead to improper alignment during knee surgery.
All lots with an expiration date on or before June 30, 2024, including the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check if your implant has the catalog number 5541-A-202 and a lot number from the provided list of codes (all lots with expiration date on or before June 30, 2024).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Howmedica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2758-2019 — Howmedica Howmedica Hello, I own a Howmedica that is covered by recall Z-2758-2019 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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