Ortho Development Corporation Guide pin (component of the Tibial Punch Guide) of the Balanced Knee System. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Guide pin (component of the Tibial Punch Guide) of the Balanced Knee System.
Brand
Ortho Development Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Part # 252-0300, Lot # W007919.
Products Sold
Part # 252-0300, Lot # W007919.
Ortho Development Corporation is recalling Guide pin (component of the Tibial Punch Guide) of the Balanced Knee System. due to The guide pin which rotationally constrains the tibial punch within the punch guide, may fall out.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The guide pin which rotationally constrains the tibial punch within the punch guide, may fall out.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm has telephoned all distributors regarding the recall. An advisory note and product return request letters were sent to all distributors on 9/15/03.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, FL, IN, MO, OK, TX
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026