Recall Z-1383-2013— Orthopedic Alliance LLC

Name: FDA recall Z-1383-2013
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2013-02-20

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Orthopedic Alliance LLC, initiated 2013-02-20, terminated 2014-03-26. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K101670. Product: Bipolar Cap, ID26mm, OD42mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD44mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD46mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD48mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD50mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD52mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD54mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD56mm. Reason: 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..

Recalling firm: Orthopedic Alliance LLC
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-02-20
Terminated: 2014-03-26
Firm location: Murrieta, CA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K101670 — UNITED U2 BIPOLAR IMPLANTUnited Orthopedic Corp.·cleared 2010-10-08

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Bipolar Cap, ID26mm, OD42mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD44mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD46mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD48mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD50mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD52mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD54mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD56mm

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.

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