The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1380-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

Orthopedic Alliance Recalls Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays

Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling 57 units of loaner bins and sterilization trays because surgical instructions 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 issue (missing instructions) rather than a direct physical defect or contamination, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling/documentation errors.

Plain-English summary

Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling 57 units of Loaner Bins and Sterilization Trays used for 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 various UKNEE Patella and UKNEE Onset Patella components, as well as a variety of hip and knee implants and instruments. The distribution was nationwide, including the states of California, Maryland, Texas, Nevada, and Wisconsin.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using these products and contact Orthopedic Alliance LLC for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
UKNEE Patella,small 2401-1010 UKNEE Patella,medium 2401-1020 UKNEE Patella,large 2401-1030 UKNEE Patella,X-large 2401-1040 UKNEE Onset Patella, 3 pegs, x-small 2403-1010 UKNEE Onset Patella, 3 pegs, small 2403-1020 UKNEE Onset Patella, 3 pegs, medium 2403-1030 UKNEE
Affected units
57

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 →