—#154804

Product

Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation hip system components according to a conventional technique for total hip replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use. ech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip

FDA product code: LXH — Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: Catalog #: 161-30-00 with the manufacturing lots #'s 38878-001, 38878-002, 49777-001, 51825-005, 51825-006, 52224-007, 51825-006, 52224-005, 52224-006, 57167-001, 59775-003, 62580-004, 66464-003, 66464-004, 70720-001, 71530-001, 73477-002, 75153-001, and 74999-001.

Why it was recalled

The firm determined that the labeling (surgical technique) should be updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to perform calcar planing to the bone, i.e., to include a caution statement about the potential for instrument breakage if bending or torsional forces are applied.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Exactech sent an Field Advisory Notice dated May 22, 2017, by mail informing the customers the updated surgical technique is available on Exactech's website (www.exac.com). The notice requested consignees: Extend the information to accounts in possession of the product Complete & return the attached Field Advisory Notice Response Form to Exactech. For further questions, please call (800) 392-2832.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii., and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2017-05-22
Posted by FDA: 2017-06-19
Terminated: 2019-07-26
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #154804. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.