United StatesKlassic BiPolar Head hip implant components from Total Joint Orthopedics (models/catalog numbers including 3205.41.022 through 3205.60.028, various outer diameters and head sizes) are affected and specific part numbers/UDIs are listed in the recall. They were recalled because of a potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier and may present a risk of infection if the device is implanted.
What's being recalled
Brand Name: Klassic BiPolar Head Model/Catalog Number: 3205.41.022 Klassic BiPolar Head, 41 mm OD, 22 mm Head; 3205.42.022 Klassic BiPolar Head, 42 mm OD, 22 mm Head; 3205.43.022 Klassic BiPolar Head, 43 mm OD, 22 mm Head; 3205.44.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 44 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.45.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 45 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.46.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 46 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.47.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 47 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.48.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 48 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.49.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 49 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.50.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 50 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.51.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 51 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.52.028 Klassic BiPolar…
Recalling firm: Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
How to identify it
Part Number/UDI/Lot Number: 3205.41.022 00814703011931 3205.42.022 00814703011948 3205.43.022 00814703011955 3205.44.028 00814703011962 3205.45.028 00814703011979 3205.46.028 00814703011986 3205.47.028 00814703011993 3205.48.028 00814703012006 3205.49.028 00814703012013 3205.50.028 00814703012020 3205.51.028 00814703012037 3205.52.028 00814703012044 3205.53.028 00814703012051 3205.54.028 00814703012068 3205.55.028 00814703012075 3205.56.028 00814703012082 3205.58.028 00814703012105 3205.60.028 00814703012129
The hazard
Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Ohio, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
The official notice
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