Events

Recall of Device Recall Femoral Stems

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Exactech, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    74317
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2128-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-05-26
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=147140
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented - Product Code LZO
  • Reason
    Labeled with the incorrect global trade item number (gtin). the gtin on the label identifies the devices as another.
  • Action
    Exatech sent an Important Notification letter dated May 16, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter notified customers of the product's incorrect Global Trade Item Number. Customers were instructed to cease distribution/use of the product, extend the information to accounts possessing the recalled product, identify and quarantine any devices in inventory, and to complete and return the Recall Inventory Response Form acknowledging that they received the recall notification. Customers were instructed to call 800-392-2832 with any questions. For questions regarding this recall call 352-377-1140.

Device

Device Recall Femoral Stems
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog #: 160-33-18; Serial#: 4300062, 4300063; Exp Date: 02/27/2021. Catalog #: 160-33-18; Serial#:4325742, 4325743, 4325744, 4325745, 4325746, 4325747, 4325748, 4325749, 4325750, 4325751, 4325752, 4325753; Exp Date: 03/17/2021.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribuiton to OK, ME, NY, & Hawaii.
  • Product Description
    Novation Press-Fit Splined RDD, Extended Offset, HA Coated, 12/14 Taper Femoral Stems, Size 18. || Femoral stems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative problems of the hip, and proximal femoral fractures. Also potentially indicated for ankylosing spondylitis, congenital hip dysplasia, revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock is present, and to restore mobility resulting from previous fusion. Intended for press-fit fixation.
  • Manufacturer
    Exactech, Inc.

Manufacturer

Exactech, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Exactech, Inc., 2320 NW 66th Ct, Gainesville FL 32653-1630
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Exactech Inc
  • Source
    USFDA