PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Tibila Insert UC, Balanced Knee System, REF163-3YYY Product Usage: UHMWPE component used in TKA procedures to serve as a tibial bearing surface for articulation with the femoral component

Reported: August 27, 2014 Initiated: July 11, 2014 #Z-2256-2014

Product Description

Tibila Insert UC, Balanced Knee System, REF163-3YYY Product Usage: UHMWPE component used in TKA procedures to serve as a tibial bearing surface for articulation with the femoral component

Reason for Recall

Ortho Development is recalling various Pivot Bipolar Cup, Patella, PS Tibial Insert, UC Tibila Insert, and CK Tibil Insert because the foil pouches did not properly seal, allowing air to seep back into the pouch after sealing which increases the risk that the material properties of the implant would be substantially degraded due to oxidation.

Details

Units Affected
13
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Japan. No military/govt/VA consignees.
Location
Draper, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tibila Insert UC, Balanced Knee System, REF163-3YYY Product Usage: UHMWPE component used in TKA procedures to serve as a tibial bearing surface for articulation with the femoral component. Recalled by Ortho Development Corporation. Units affected: 13.
Why was this product recalled?
Ortho Development is recalling various Pivot Bipolar Cup, Patella, PS Tibial Insert, UC Tibila Insert, and CK Tibil Insert because the foil pouches did not properly seal, allowing air to seep back into the pouch after sealing which increases the risk that the material properties of the implant would be substantially degraded due to oxidation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 27, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2256-2014.