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Recall of Exactech Acapella One Interbody Fusion Device Parallel

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
    73057
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0809-2016
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-02-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-03-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=142934
  • 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
    Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, cervical - Product Code OVE
  • Reason
    Incorrect external and internal packaging labels. exactech has identified nineteen (19) acapella one interbody fusion device lordotic (05-090-01-1610) were packaged as acapella one interbody fusion device parallel (05-090-02-1610).
  • Action
    Exactech sent a recall notification letter dated September 28, 2016 to their only 2 consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to immediately cease distribution or use of these products, extend this information to accounts that have this products in their possession, identify and quarentine any of the product and complete and return the attached recall inventory response form to Exactech. Contact: Kaya Davis at Kaya@exac.com or 1-800-392-2832

Device

Exactech Acapella One Interbody Fusion Device Parallel
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog # 05-090-02-1610 // Expiration 07/2023 Serial #'s: 4053365, 4053366, 4053367, 4053368, 4053369, 4053370, 4053371, 4053372, 4053373, 4053374, 4053375, 4053376, 4053377, 4053378, 4053379, 4053380, 4053381, 4053382, and 4053383
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US distribution in the state of FL and PA.
  • Product Description
    Exactech Acapella One Interbody Fusion Device Parallel. Orthopedic Spinal Surgery Device. || Product Usage: The Acapella One Cervical Spacer System is indicated for anterior cervical interbody fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease at one disc level from C2-T1. Is to be used with autogenous bone graft and supplemental internal fixation and is implanted via an open anterior approach.
  • 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