FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#166109

Product

Tibial Alignment Guide, REF 351-10-00 Vantage Fixed Ankle system components for ankle replacements.

FDA product code
LXHOrthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K152217
Affected lot / code info
GTIN10885862525629, Lot Number 098299003

Why it was recalled

Exactech is recalling the Tibial Alignment Guide because the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) on the device is incorrect. The GTIN on the device reads 10885862525629, when it should read 10885862525628.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Employee error

Action the firm took

The firm notified their direct consignees by email on 07/13/2018 and requested the return of the product.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
CA, OH, NY, OK, FL, TX, SC, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and UK

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-07-13
Terminated
2021-04-22
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #166109. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.