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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Patella 38mm, REF164-0038 Product Usage: UHMWPE component used in a TKA procedure to resurface the patella and serve as a bearing surface for sliding contact with the femoral component

Z-2254-2014

July 11, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Ortho Development Corporation
Event
Event 68898
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
14
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2254-2014

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: Patella 38mm Part 164-0038, Lot A135844

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Japan. No military/govt/VA consignees.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.