—#140738

Product

Novation Element Press-Fit, Cementless, HA Coated, Collared, Standard Offset, Size 9, Femoral Hip Implant Stems, Intended for press-fit fixation

FDA product code: MEH — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K080980
Affected lot / code info: Catalog Number 164-13-09 Serial Numbers: 4076815, 4076816, 4076817, 4076818, 4076819, 4076820, 4076821, and 4076822.

Why it was recalled

Eight (8) pieces did not receive the specified Hydroxyapatite (HA) coating.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

The firm, Exactech, issued an "IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION-PRODUCT RECALL ADVISORY NOTICE" dated September 23, 2015, by phone and by mail to their consignees. The notice described the product, problem and actions taken. The consignees were instructed to 1) Immediately cease distribution or use of these products. 2) Extend this information to your accounts that may have this product in their possession. 3) Identify and quarantine any of the subject Novation Element Pres Fit Femoral stem in your inventory. 4) Complete and Return the attached Recall Inventory Response Form to Exactech,per the instructions provided on the notice itself, within 5 business days, via fax to: 352-337-3915 or email kaya@exac.com. Return products to: Exactech Distribution Center, 2411 NW 66th Court, Gainesville, Florida 32653, Attention: Exactech inventory representative. Any questions contact your Exactech inventory representative at kaya@exac.com or 1-800-392-2832.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Distribution to states of: AZ, CO, FL, and MD.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-09-23
Posted by FDA: 2015-11-02
Terminated: 2017-03-01
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #140738. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.