Events

Recall of LOGIC Proximal Tibial Spacer Size 2.5

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
    62134
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2234-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-10-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-08-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=109896
  • 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 recalled their optetrak proximal tibial spacer after the devices were determined to be dimensionally incompatible to mate as intended with the logic tibial tray.
  • Action
    The firm, Exactech, Inc., sent a "IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE" date October 17, 2011 to its customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately cease distribution or use of these products; extend this information to their accounts that may have possession of this product; verify if they have any of the subject Logic size 2.5 Proximal Tibial Spacer products, complete and return the attached PRODUCT RECALL FAX NOTICE form within five (5) working days via fax to: 352-337-3915, and to contact the firm inventory representative to confirm quantities at the location. For questions regarding inventory restocking, please call 1-800-392-2832.

Device

LOGIC Proximal Tibial Spacer Size 2.5
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number: 02-012-42-2508.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, TN, VA, and WA.
  • Product Description
    OPTETRAK LOGIC Proximal Tibial Spacer & Screws (2) 2.5 LT BLUE Size 2.5, 8mm***STERILE***Match insert/spacer/tray color. Use with LOGIC Tibial Components. REF 02--012-42-2508. || The Optetrak Comprehensive Knee Systems are 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. The Optetrak Comprehensive Knee Systems are contraindicated in patients with active infection, patients without sufficient bone stock to allow appropriate insertion and fixation of the prosthesis, patients without sufficient soft tissue integrity to provide adequate stability, patients with either mental or neuromuscular disorders that do not allow control of the knee joint, and patients whose weight, age, or activity level might cause extreme loads and early failure of the system.
  • 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