Specialty Triathlon TS Cutting Guide Size 3

Catalogue number I-K4275CG03, listed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, United States, under Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer. 12 manufacturers in China are registered for this product code.

Registry build 21.09.26
12manufacturers in China registered for this device type
1catalogue number
9510(k) clearances naming this product code
26recalls on this code

Who Else Makes It

Concentrated in Jiangsu (6), Shanghai (3), Zhejiang (2). 8 of them are registered as contract manufacturers, able to build to a buyer’s own specification.

Chinese manufacturers registered for FDA product code MBH
Manufacturer City Province Registered as Device types
MicroPort Orthopedics Global Supply Center Limited Shanghai Shanghai Contract manufacturer 82
Zhejiang Biomet Medical Products Co., Ltd. Jinhua Zhejiang Contract manufacturer 74
Paragon Medical Device (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. Changzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 53
Canwell Medical Co., Ltd. Jinhua Zhejiang Contract manufacturer 42
Suzhou Elite Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. Kunshan Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 35
Guangzhou Aquila Precise Tools Limited Guangzhou Guangdong Contract manufacturer 28
Stryker (Suzhou) Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Suzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 19
Stryker Orthmed (Changzhou) Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. Changzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 10
Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanghai Exporter 106
Shanghai JPY ION-Tech Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanghai Contract manufacturer 70
Changzhou Biomet Medical Devices Co., Ltd. Changzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 54
Johnson & Johnson Medical (Depuy – Suzhou) Ltd. Suzhou Jiangsu Manufacturer 34

Record

Regulatory record for Specialty Triathlon TS Cutting Guide Size 3
Listed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, United States
FDA product code MBH
Device type Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class Class 2
Regulation 21 CFR 888.3565
Establishment Contract manufacturer, Contract steriliser, Specification developer, Manufacturer
Record published 2022-02-21
Record revised 2023-05-03 (version 2)

Specifications

Specifications
MRI safety Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Sterilisation Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization
Prescription Prescription only
Label carries lot or batch number

Catalogue Numbers

Catalogue numbers for Specialty Triathlon TS Cutting Guide Size 3
Catalogue number Size Status
I-K4275CG03 Size: 3 In distribution

Same Product Code

Other products under the same FDA product code
Product Sold by Catalogue numbers
Prophecy Microport Orthopedics Inc. 4,272
Triathlon Howmedica Osteonics Corp 712
Instrument Howmedica Osteonics Corp 709
Persona® Vivacit-E® Zimmer, Inc. 499
Arthrex® Arthrex, Inc. 494
Persona® Zimmer, Inc. 441
Legion Smith & Nephew, Inc. 397
U2 Total Knee System United Orthopedic Corp. 286
Attune Depuy (Ireland) 234
DJO Surgical Encore Medical, L.P. 191
Vanguard XP Instrumentation Biomet Orthopedics 150
Truliant® Exactech, Inc. 142

Showing 12 of 948. All products under Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer

510(K) Clearances

FDA 510(k) clearances naming this product code
Clearance Decision date
K200782 2020-05-13
K070883 2007-05-11
K061521 2006-08-11
K051380 2005-08-30
K043374 2005-02-16
K033971 2004-05-28
K033972 2004-04-12
K032163 2003-09-12
K032418 2003-09-11

Recalls

1 of these is Class I. Class I is the FDA’s most serious grade: a reasonable probability of serious injury or death. Class II means a temporary or reversible health consequence. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.

Recalls referencing this product code
Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
2026-07-30 Not classified Process change control 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 12,156 US
2026-05-19 Class II Under Investigation by firm 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 pa 7 units
2026-05-19 Class II Under Investigation by firm 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 pa 7 units
2024-02-06 Class II Packaging Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister. 39 units (US); 10 units (OUS)
2024-02-06 Class II Packaging Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister. 143 units (US)
2024-02-06 Class II Packaging Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister. 37 units (US); 10 units (OUS)
2024-02-06 Class II Packaging Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister. 24 units (US)
2024-02-06 Class II Packaging Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister. 24 units (US)
2024-02-06 Class II Packaging Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister. 24 units (US); 1 unit (OUS)
2024-02-06 Class II Packaging Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister. 132 units (US); 26 units (OUS)
2024-02-06 Class II Packaging Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister. 18 units (US); 5 units (OUS)
2023-04-13 Class II Under Investigation by firm Mislabeled:Labeled Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM, may contain Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT PS #4 13MM, and vice versa 24 units in total
2023-04-13 Class II Under Investigation by firm Mislabeled:Labeled Catalog Number: 5531-G-312-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT CS #3 12MM, may contain Catalog Number: 5532-G-413-E, TRIATHLON X3 TIBIAL BEARING INSERT PS #4 13MM, and vice versa 24 units in total
2021-02-10 Class II Under Investigation by firm Stryker has discovered that the internal profile of the Triathlon Tritanium Tibial Component (Baseplate), size 4, is potentially oversized. Due to a manufacturing issue in Lot Number CTD44301, there may be a witness mark (taper) at the bott 11 devices 2023-05-30
2019-08-19 Class II Device Design Due to device overhang issue that protrudes beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component 171 units 2020-05-06
2019-08-19 Class II Device Design Due to device overhang issue that protrudes beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component 153 units 2020-05-06
2019-08-19 Class II Device Design Due to device overhang issue that protrudes beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component 167 units 2020-05-06
2019-08-19 Class II Device Design Due to device overhang issue that protrudes beyond the medial periphery of the mating femoral component 159 units 2020-05-06
2018-01-30 Class II Under Investigation by firm Customers may receive the incorrect size implant from what is labeled on the box. 77 total products 2020-05-07
2018-01-12 Class II Error in labeling Firm became aware that the specific product/lot combinations referenced above may contain the incorrect size implant from what is labeled on the box. 6 units of catalog 5521-B-400 2020-05-07
2016-08-01 Class II Nonconforming Material/Component Upon failure of the press-fit, the clamping sub components and pins could disassociate from the Scorpio Patella Assembly Instrument. 2,039 units 2017-06-08
2016-06-23 Class II Process control It was reported that the secondary locking mechanism, and its corresponding components, disassociated from the Specialty Triathlon Tibial Alignment Handle with Secondary Lock Assembly during surgery. Upon further investigation, it was disco 47 units 2018-08-01
2015-05-29 Class II Labeling mix-ups Stryker has received a report which identified that a Triathlon Tibial Bearing Insert CS X3 Size #2 9mm (5531-G-209) was reported to be in a pack that was labelled as a CR insert (5530-G-209). 10 units 2016-09-26
2015-02-12 Class II Device Design Potential for weld disassociation of the cross pin, which could lead to loose or disassociated trigger mechanism on the Distal Capture Assembly. 2030 units 2016-07-05
2012-11-08 Class I Device Design With regards to ShapeMatch Cutting Guides using MRI Imaging, Stryker Orthopaedics
has become aware that there are potential issues associated with internal processes
for planning cases and producing ShapeMatch Cutting Guides.
7868 units 2021-01-11
2006-09-21 Not classified Process change control Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that one lot of the Triathlon Primary Beaded PA Baseplate Size 5 may not have the Peri-Apatite coating. 10 2009-01-09

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