—#109613

Product

Product is labeled in part: "***OPTETRAK***TIBIAL TRAY***TRAPEZOID CEMENTED***Ti Alloy*** SIZE 1F/1T, 2F/1T***FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY***Exactech, Gainesville, FL 32653-1630.***REF 204-04-21***". 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. In the USA, the Optetrak Comprehensive Knee System is indicated for cemented use only.

FDA product code: JWH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K933610
Affected lot / code info: Serial number range 2067442 - 2067457.

Why it was recalled

Exactech, Inc. Gainesville, FL is recalling their Optetrak Cemented Trapezoid Tibial Tray, Size 1F/1T, 2F/1T and the Optetrak Rotating Bearing Knee Tibial Tray, Finned, Cemented Tibial Tray, Size 2F/1T. Both trays have the potential to be mislabeled.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling mix-ups

Action the firm took

Exactech, Inc. sent an "IMPORTANT MARKET WITHDRAWAL NOTICE" on September 23, 2011, to all affected customers. The customers were instructed to: 1. Immediately cease distribution or use of the products. 2. Extend the information to accounts that has possession of the products. 3. Verify if they have any of the affected products listed. 4. Fax back the attached form. Customers were instructed to contact Exactech inventory representative to confirm quantities at their location. For questions regarding any inventory restocking, the customers were directed to contact Kaya Davis 1-800-392-2832.

Recalling firm

Firm: Exactech, Inc.
Address: 2320 NW 66th Ct, Gainesville, Florida 32653-1630

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA-including the states of CA, MA, OH, and OK, and the countries of Brazil, Colombia, France, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, and Spain.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-09-23
Posted by FDA: 2012-07-24
Terminated: 2014-06-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #109613. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.