| Class 2 Device Recall EXACTECH | |
Date Initiated by Firm | May 25, 2017 |
Create Date | July 03, 2017 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 26, 2019 |
Recall Number | Z-2665-2017 |
Recall Event ID |
77004 |
Product Classification |
Rongeur - Product Code HTX
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Product | EXACTECH Equinoxe Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Starter Reamer - Catalog #: 321-25-01 |
Code Information |
All Lots |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Exactech, Inc. 2320 NW 66th Ct Gainesville FL 32653-1630
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For Additional Information Contact | Kaya Davis 352-377-1140 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Instructions for use (IFU) is updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to ream the Glenoid, i.e., to include a caution statement that the surgeon should ream on-axis and that reaming off-axis may result in instrument breakage. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Error in labeling |
Action | On May 22, 2017 Exactech sent a Notification to all their Direct Accounts an Distributors telling them that a new updated technical techniques LIT # 718-01-30 Rev J is now available in their website (www.exac.com) or can be requested by contacting the Customer Service Representative at 800-392-2832, fax 352-378-2617 or via e-mail at Kaya@exac.com. This updated the technical techniques for implantation for Equinoxe Platform Shoulder System to clarify the proper technique for use of the Pilot Tip Reamers, i.e., to include caution statement that the surgeon should avoid applying a bending force to the pilot tip reamer and should avoid using the reamer to retract the humeral head, as this may result in instrument breakage. The notification also request to forward and informed this notice to all the accounts that have received this product and to complete and return the attached Field Advisory Notice Respond Form within 5 days of receipt. For more information please contact: Kaya Davis, Inventory Representative at kaya@exac.com or by phone at (352) 377-1140 |
Quantity in Commerce | 928 |
Distribution | AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands 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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