FDAFebruary 12, 2015device

Triathlon Distal Capture Assembly Catalog No: 6541-1-723 The Triathlon Distal Capture Assembly is used when a surgeon elects to use a capture for the distal femoral resection or proximal tibial resection in a Triathlon primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Potential for weld disassociation of the cross pin, which could lead to loose or disassociated trigger mechanism on the Distal Capture Assembly.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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