| Class 2 Device Recall Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip | |
Date Initiated by Firm | May 22, 2017 |
Date Posted | June 19, 2017 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 26, 2019 |
Recall Number | Z-2644-2017 |
Recall Event ID |
77002 |
Product Classification |
Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
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Product | Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip
To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation hip system components according to a conventional technique for total hip replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.
ech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip |
Code Information |
Catalog #: 161-30-00 with the manufacturing lots #'s 38878-001, 38878-002, 49777-001, 51825-005, 51825-006, 52224-007, 51825-006, 52224-005, 52224-006, 57167-001, 59775-003, 62580-004, 66464-003, 66464-004, 70720-001, 71530-001, 73477-002, 75153-001, and 74999-001. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Exactech, Inc. 2320 NW 66th Ct Gainesville FL 32653-1630
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For Additional Information Contact | Kaya Davis 800-392-2832 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The firm determined that the labeling (surgical technique) should be updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to perform calcar planing to the bone, i.e., to include a caution statement about the potential for instrument breakage if bending or torsional forces are applied. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
Action | Exactech sent an Field Advisory Notice dated May 22, 2017, by mail informing the customers the updated surgical technique is available on Exactech's website (www.exac.com). The notice requested consignees:
Extend the information to accounts in possession of the product
Complete & return the attached Field Advisory Notice Response Form to Exactech. For further questions, please call (800) 392-2832. |
Quantity in Commerce | 477 |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii., and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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