CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 23 Sep 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Triathlon Hinge Insert Size 4 5612-p-411 Triathlon Hinge recalled

Howmedica Osteonics is recalling Triathlon Hinge Insert Size 4 5612-p-411 Triathlon Hinge Insert Size 4 5612-p-413, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 30 Jul 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes5612-P-411 UDI-DI 07613327601893 Lot 360958 5612-P-413 UDI-DI 07613327602012 Lot 354573
Quantity recalled12,156 US

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-3198-2026
FDA event ID
99558
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics, Mahwah, NJ
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
30 Jul 2026
FDA classified
16 Sep 2026
Reported
23 Sep 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

30 Jul 2026Recall initiated by company
16 Sep 2026Classified by FDA+48 days
23 Sep 2026Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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.

Product as listed by the FDA

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)

Where it was distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

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.

Which lots are affected?

5612-P-411 UDI-DI 07613327601893 Lot 360958 5612-P-413 UDI-DI 07613327602012 Lot 354573

Where was it sold?

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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