Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Tibila Insert UC Recalled by Ortho Development Corporation Due to Ortho Development is recalling various Pivot Bipolar Cup,...

Date: July 11, 2014
Company: Ortho Development Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Ortho Development Corporation directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 13

Why Was This 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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Ortho Development Corporation

Ortho Development Corporation has 8 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report