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FDA Device recall Z-1978-2014

Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter, . NON-STERILE Product Usage: The Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter is part of…

On 2014-07-09 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter, . NON-STERILE Product Usage: The Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter is part of… by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, citing tritanium Patella Inserter Instrument fracture during implantation. .

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1978-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2014-05-01
Published2014-07-09
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyStryker Howmedica Osteonics
DistributionUS

Product

Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter, . NON-STERILE Product Usage: The Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter is part of the Tritanium Knee System Instrument Set. It is used to implant the Tritanium Patella after the patellar bone has been prepared using the existing Triathlon Patella Resection Guide, Metal Backed Patella Drill and Patella Peg Drill Templates as per the Triathlon Tritanium Surgical Protocol.

Reason

Tritanium Patella Inserter Instrument fracture during implantation. .

Identifiers

code_infoCatalog No. 6541-3-530. Lot Codes: CTD2778 and CTD2779.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1978-2014%22

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