Recall of Device Recall OPTETRAK LOGIC TIBIAL INSERT POSTERIOR STABILIZED

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

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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
    61984
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2310-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-08-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-09-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer - Product Code JWH
  • Reason
    Exactech, inc. of gainesville, fl is recalling their optetrak logic posterior stabilized tibial insert, size 6 after the device was determined to be out of dimensional specification.
  • Action
    Exactech, Inc., sent an "IMPORTANT PRODUCT MARKET WITHDRAWAL NOTICE" letter dated August 19, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to: 1. Immediately cease distribution or use of the products. 2. Extend the information to accounts that are in possession of the products. 3. Verify if they had any of the affected products on the list. 4. Fax back the attached form. In addition, they were instructed to contact the Exactech inventory representative to confirm quantities at their location. If you have any questions regarding inventory restocking issue, please call -800-392-2832.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Catalog numbers 02-012-35-6011, 02-012-35-6013, 02-012-35-6015 All lots.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    USA ( nationwide) WA, OH, OK, TX, NC, NY, CO, VA, MA, IL, TN, MN, NJ and FL.
  • Product Description
    OPTETRAK LOGIC TIBIAL INSERT POSTERIOR STABILIZED***Match Component Colors 6 YELLOW, 11mm, Use with LOGIC Femoral and Tibial Components***REF 02-012-35-6011. || There are three product sizes being recalled, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm. All other information is the same. || The Optetrak Logic Total Knee System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and/or post-traumatic degenerative problems. They are also indicated for revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock and soft tissue integrity are present.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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