Howmedica Osteonics Triathlon Universal Baseplate Size 3 recalled for mislabeling with wrong size
What this means
Stryker identified that some Triathlon Universal Baseplate Size 3 units (lot UZD9IB) were packaged in boxes labeled as Size 4, while Size 4 units (lot TYX7OB) were packaged in boxes labeled as Size 3. This labeling mix-up could result in using the wrong implant size during surgery.
- If you received a Triathlon Universal Baseplate Size 3 (lot UZD9IB) or Size 4 (lot TYX7OB), verify the actual implant size matches the box label before use.
- Contact Stryker or your distributor if you have units from the affected lots.
The agency's original wording
Stryker has identified that Triathlon Universal Baseplate Size 3 (lot UZD9IB), is contained in packaging labeled as Triathlon Universal Baseplate Size 4 (lot TYX7OB), and Triathlon Universal Baseplate Size 4 (lot TYX7OB), is contained in packaging labeled as Triathlon Universal Baseplate Size 3, (lot UZD9IB).
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2461-2026Also reported as
- FDA-Device2026-06-24Stryker Triathlon Universal Baseplate Size 3 and 4 recalled for mislabeling
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