Femoral head, standard, 26mm, +0mm Femoral head,medium, 26mm,+3mm Femoral head, long, 26mm, +6mm Femoral...
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1378-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1379-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1380-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1381-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1382-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1383-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1384-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1385-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1386-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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