Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls

Howmedica Osteonics is recalling four Triathlon surgical instrument trays, about 2,100 trays in total. The reprocessing instructions call for a 30-minute dry time after sterilizing trays in blue wrap, which may leave a small amount of moisture on the trays. No injuries have been reported.

Moderate·FDA·Oct 21, 20264 products

Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 12 orthopaedic implant components made from polyethylene material that was aged more than five years before use. The aged material may oxidize, which can increase wear and lead to wear debris, fractured or dislodged parts, and may require revision surgery. No injuries have been reported.

Moderate·FDA·Sep 23, 202612 products

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.

Moderate·FDA·Jun 24, 20262 products

The external screws that secure the cover on the Howmedica Osteonics MICS3 Angled Sagittal Saw Attachment may loosen during use and detach. This affects all units with part number 210490 distributed across the United States and several other countries. No injuries have been reported.

Moderate·FDA·Mar 25, 2026

The Stryker CranialMask Tracker, a surgical tracking device used during head and neck procedures, can display a software error message when activated in the operating room, making it unusable. This affects 320 units worldwide across specific lot numbers. No injuries have been reported.

Moderate·FDA·Dec 31, 2025