Recalls / —
—#167190
Product
Equinoxe Reverse Drill Bit Kit, Catalog Number 321-20-00 Product Usage: Shoulder surgery
- FDA product code
- KWT — Prosthesis, Shoulder, Non-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
- Device class
- Class 2
- Medical specialty
- Orthopedic
- 510(k) numbers
- K063569
- Affected lot / code info
- Serial Numbers: 5214432, 5214445
Why it was recalled
The Equinoxe Reverse Drill Bit Kits may contain two 2mm diameter drill bits instead of one 2mm diameter drill bit and one 3.2mm diameter drill bit as intended.
Root cause (FDA determination)
Under Investigation by firm
Action the firm took
The firm disseminated the field safety notice by email on 08/21/2018. The notice requested the following actions: " Immediately cease distribution or use of this product. " Extend the information to their accounts that may have this product in their possession. " Identify and quarantine any of the subject devices in their inventory " Complete and return the attached Recall Acknowledgment Form and Recall Inventory Response Form to Exactech.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- Exactech, Inc.
- Address
- 2320 NW 66th Ct, Gainesville, Florida 32653-1630
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- In the countries of Australia and France
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2018-08-21
- Status
- —
Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #167190. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.