The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1386-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

Orthopedic Alliance Recalls Loaner Bin and Sterilization Trays for Missing Instructions

Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling 26 loaner bins and sterilization trays because directions for use and surgical techniques were not provided to every physician for every surgery.

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 source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries were reported and the hazard is procedural (missing instructions) rather than a direct physical defect causing harm, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling 26 units of Loaner Bin 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 were distributed nationwide, including in California, Maryland, Texas, Nevada, and Wisconsin. The recall covers specific part numbers associated with ceramic and CoCr ball heads, including 194.01.28, 194.02.28, 194.03.28, 195.01.32, 195.02.32, 195.03.32, 188.01.28, 188.02.28, 188.03.28, 188.04.28, 188.05.28, 189.01.32, 189.02.32, and 189.03.32.

Physicians and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected loaner bins and sterilization trays and contact Orthopedic Alliance LLC for further instructions. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ball Head, 28 Short CERAMIC Ball Head, 28 Medium CERAMIC Ball Head, 28 Long CERAMIC Ball Head, 32 Short CERAMIC Ball Head, 32 Medium CERAMIC Ball Head, 32 Long CERAMIC Ball Head, 28 Short CoCr Ball Head, 28 Medium CoCr Ball Head, 28 Long CoCr Ball Head, 28 X-Long CoCr B
Affected units
26

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 →