Hip Implant Recall: Total Joint Orthopedics Klassic BiPolar Head
Announced 2025-11-12 · FDA
FDA recall for Total Joint Orthopedics Klassic BiPolar Head components due to a packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Loss of sterility could pose an infection risk if implanted. About 103 units were distributed nationwide in Ohio, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
| Brand | Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | 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 Head, 52 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.53.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 53 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.54.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 54 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.55.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 55 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.56.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 56 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.58.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 58 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.60.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 60 mm OD, 28 mm Head |
| Reason | 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. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 103 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of Ohio, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- If you have an implanted Klassic BiPolar Head or have one in your possession, contact your surgeon or healthcare provider to discuss monitoring or removal options.
- Do not implant or use any affected device.
- Preserve packaging/labels and follow guidance from your surgeon or hospital; await further recall instructions.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | 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 |
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| Lot / date codes | 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 |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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