The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1382-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

Orthopedic Alliance Recalls Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for Missing Instructions

Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling 21 loaner bins and sterilization trays 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 issue (missing instructions) rather than a direct physical defect or contamination, fitting the 'Minor labeling errors' or 'documentation issues' criteria for a Moderate score.

Plain-English summary

Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling 21 units of loaner bins and sterilization trays used for hip and knee 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 are distributed nationwide, including in California, Maryland, Texas, Nevada, and Wisconsin. The recall covers various femoral head sizes and offsets, as well as other hip and knee implants and instruments.

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

The recalled product

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 Femora
Affected units
21

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 →