Klassic BiPolar Head (Total Joint) – sterility compromise (2025)
This recall involves packaging or cosmetic issues.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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 H
Brand
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. is recalling Brand Name: Klassic BiPolar Head Model/Catalog Number: 3205.41.022 Klassic BiPolar Head, 41 mm OD, due to Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk o. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On September 5, 2025 Total Joint issued customer a Field action notification. On September 23, 2025, Total Joint issued a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification. Total Joint ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Stop implanting the affected product. 2. Locate and quarantine all affected inventory. 3. With preliminary info we initially sent a Market Withdrawal notification on 9/05/2025 to initiate the quarantining and return of all BiPolar Heads in your possession. 4. A list of all BiPolar Heads in your possession as of 9/05/2025 is shown within the letter, if you have already returned them we appreciate your swift response, if not please return these items immediately. 5. Please complete and return the attached acknowledgment form confirming receipt of this notice and detailing the quantities returned. If inventory discrepancies are identified, please note that in the Return Response Box. 6. Please contact Total Joint Orthopedics at (801)486-6070 with any questions or concerns.
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 noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026