The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1378-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

Orthopedic Alliance Recalls Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for Implants

Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling loaner bins and sterilization trays for orthopedic implants because directions for use and surgical techniques were not provided to every physician.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is a documentation failure (missing directions for use) rather than a direct physical defect or contamination, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling/documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling loaner bins and sterilization trays used for orthopedic implants and instruments. The recall was initiated because the directions for use and surgical techniques were not being provided to every physician and for every surgery.

The affected products include femoral components for hip and knee implants, specifically cemented and PS types in various sizes for left and right sides. The recall covers 136 units that were distributed nationwide, including in California, Maryland, Texas, Nevada, and Wisconsin.

Physicians and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected loaner bins and sterilization trays and contact Orthopedic Alliance for further instructions regarding the missing documentation.

The recalled product

Product
Femoral component, CR, cemented, #1, left 2103-1310 Femoral component, CR, cemented, #2, left 2103-1320 Femoral component, CR, cemented, #3, left 2103-1330 Femoral component, CR, cemented, #4, left 2103-1340 Femoral component, CR, cemented, #5, left 2103-1350 Femoral compone
Affected units
136

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 5 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Orthopedic Alliance LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 9 products in this recall →