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Z-1382-2013Class II

Femoral head, standard, 26mm, +0mm Femoral head,medium, 26mm,+3mm Femoral head, long, 26mm, +6mm Femoral...

Orthopedic Alliance, LLC / initiated 2013-02-20 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Orthopedic Alliance LLC began a recall of Femoral head, standard, 26mm, +0mm Femoral head,medium, 26mm,+3mm Femoral head, long, 26mm, +6mm Femoral head, X-long, 26mm, +9mm Femoral head, 28mm, -3mm... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Orthopedic Alliance because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1382-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Orthopedic Alliance, LLC
Product
Femoral head, standard, 26mm, +0mm Femoral head,medium, 26mm,+3mm Femoral head, long, 26mm, +6mm Femoral head, X-long, 26mm, +9mm Femoral head, 28mm, -3mm Femoral head, 28mm, +0mm Femoral head, 28mm, +5mm Femoral head, 28mm, +10mm Femoral head, 32mm, -3mm Femoral head, 32mm, +0mm Femoral head, 32mm, +5mm Femoral head, 32mm, +10mm Femoral head, 36mm, -3mm Femoral head, 36mm, +0mm Femoral head, 36mm, +5mm Femoral head, 36mm, +10mm Variety of hip and knee implants and instruments, multiple uses.
Product code
LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Reason for recall
The recall of the Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for implants and instruments was initiated by Orthopedic Alliance because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Labeling design
Action
A recall letter dated 3/8/13 was sent to all customers who purchased loaner bins and sterilization trays for implants and instruments from Orthopedic Alliance. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to call the office at the number (951) 304-9001 if they are requesting paper copies of any of the literature.
Quantity in commerce
21 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of CA, MD, TX, NV, and WI.
Product codes and lots
Item No. 1201-1126 1201-1326 1201-1526 1201-1726 1201-1028 1201-1128 1201-1428 1201-1828 1201-1032 1201-1132 1201-1432 1201-1832 1201-1036 1201-1136 1201-1436 1201-1836

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1382-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1378-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1379-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1380-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1381-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1382-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1383-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1384-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1385-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1386-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated