FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#146180

Product

Novation Press-Fit Splined, Standard Offset, HA Coated, 12/14 Taper, Size 11, Femoral Stem; Catalog Number 160-30-11; For use in primary total hip arthroplasty.

FDA product code
MRAProsthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Ceramic/Metal, Cemented Or Uncemented
Device class
Class 3
Medical specialty
Unknown
PMA numbers
P050039
Affected lot / code info
Product Codes: LPH, MEH, LWJ, JDI; Catalog Number 160-30-11, Serial Numbers: 4273184, 4273185, 4273187, 4273188, 4273189, 4273190, 4273191, 4273192 and 4273186, Exp. 2/8/2021.

Why it was recalled

Devices were inadvertently sent to packaging and finished goods prior to the PMA site-change supplement approval.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

Customers were notified 4/12/2016 with a Product Recall Advisory Notice of affected products.In order to comply with applicable regulations and Exactech policies: " Immediately cease distribution or use of these products. " Extend this information to your accounts that may have this product in their possession. " Identify and quarantine any of the subject devices in your inventory " Complete and Return the attached Recall Inventory Response Form to Exactech, per the instructions provided on the notice itself. According to policy, please contact your Exactech inventory representative within 5 business days to confirm quantities at your location. If you have any inventory restocking questions related to this issue, please contact Kaya Davis at kaya@exac.com or 1-800-392-2832. Please return the products to the following address: Exactech Distribution Center 2411 NW 66th Court Gainesville, Florida 32653 Attention: Kaya Davis kaya@exac.com 352-337-3915 (Fax)

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed in FL, NJ, NY, OH, OK, RI, TN, VA and HI.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-04-12
Terminated
2019-07-24
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #146180. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.