FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#204615

Product

Exactech Vantage Ankle System, Catalog Numbers: a) 350-21-04, b) 350-22-03

FDA product code
HSNProsthesis, Ankle, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K152217
Affected lot / code info
a) 350-21-04, GTIN 10885862276247, Serial Numbers: A644020; b) 350-22-03, GTIN 10885862276353, Serial Numbers: A641653, A641655, A641659, A641660, A641662, A641663, A641666, A641667, A641668, A641669, A641672, A641654

Why it was recalled

Exactech has received 3 complaints for 4 devices related to a loss of vacuum in the inner-most vacuum bag.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging change control

Action the firm took

Exactech issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice to its direct consignees on 11/21/2023 via email. The notice explained the issue, clinical impact, and requested the removal and return of all affected products. 11/22/2023, the firm initiated the recall OUS also by email.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US NY, TX, IN, IL, MN, KY, VA, MD, TN, GA, NH, ME, SC, NV, FL, AR and Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Korea, Slovenia, Spain, UK

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-11-21
Posted by FDA
2024-01-18
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #204615. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.