OPTETRAK Inset Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-05-23, 23MM; b) 200-05-26, 26MM; c) 200-05-29, 29MM
- Company
- Exactech, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- April 18, 2024
- Posted
- June 18, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-2157-2024
- Firm Location
- Gainesville, FL
Reason for Recall
Exactech is recalling all affected UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) knee patella components packaged in out of specification vacuum bags.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Lot / Code Info
a) 200-05-23, UDI/DI 10885862039835, Lot Numbers: b) 200-05-26, UDI/DI 10885862039842, Lot Numbers: c) 200-05-29, UDI/DI 10885862039859, Lot Numbers:
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
Exactech issued an URGENT VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL to its sales representatives on 04/12/2024. The notice explained the issue with the device, clinical impact (risk), and requested the following: Actions to be Taken " Review this notification thoroughly. " Immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. " Send all affected product back to Exactech as outlined in the attached Recall Confirmation Form . The firm notified the surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare professionals on 04/18/2024. That notice also explained the issue, clinical impact (risk) and requested the following: Actions to be Taken " Review this notification thoroughly. " Immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. " Contact your Exactech Representative. Your local agent will help determine if you have any remaining affected product and remove from your inventory.