FDA Device recall Z-3198-2026
TRIATHLON HINGE INSERT SIZE 4 11MM 5612-P-411 TRIATHLON HINGE INSERT SIZE 4 13MM 5612-P-413 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured fro…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2026-09-23
On 2026-09-23 the FDA classified a Class II recall of TRIATHLON HINGE INSERT SIZE 4 11MM 5612-P-411 TRIATHLON HINGE INSERT SIZE 4 13MM 5612-P-413 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured fro… by Howmedica Osteonics, citing affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential for elevated levels….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-3198-2026 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2026-07-30 |
| Published | 2026-09-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-29 05:30 UTC |
| Company | Howmedica Osteonics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
TRIATHLON HINGE INSERT SIZE 4 11MM 5612-P-411 TRIATHLON HINGE INSERT SIZE 4 13MM 5612-P-413 Orthopaedic implant components manufactured from UHMWPE (polyethylene)
Reason
Affected devices were manufactured with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) raw material aged in excess of five years. Product has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation, which may result in increased wear, leading to hazards such as excessive wear debris, material fragments, fractured device, or disassociated device. Potential harms include revision surgery, pain, and inflammation.
Identifiers
| code_info | 5612-P-411 UDI-DI 07613327601893 Lot 360958 5612-P-413 UDI-DI 07613327602012 Lot 354573 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-29 05:30 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3198-2026%22
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