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Z-1364-2020Class II

Truliant Splined Stem Extension, 18mm x 120mm -

Exactech, Inc. / initiated 2020-01-27 / Open, Classified / root cause: labeling and UDI

Exactech, Inc. began a recall of Truliant Splined Stem Extension, 18mm x 120mm - Product Usage: The devices are used in a cemented total knee prosthesis system, which provides femoral... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "These Truliant Splined Stem Extension, 18mm x 120mm were found to have a labeling error. The upper right corner of the label incorrectly identifies the implant size as 17mm x 80mm when the implant size is 18mm x 120mm". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1364-2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Exactech, Inc.
Product
Truliant Splined Stem Extension, 18mm x 120mm - Product Usage: The devices are used in a cemented total knee prosthesis system, which provides femoral components, tibial inserts, stems, augments, and surgical instrumentation for use in primary and revision total knee arthroplasty.
Product code
JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
These Truliant Splined Stem Extension, 18mm x 120mm were found to have a labeling error. The upper right corner of the label incorrectly identifies the implant size as 17mm x 80mm when the implant size is 18mm x 120mm.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
Exactech distributed the recall notice to the consignees in possession of affected inventory by electronic mail on 7 January 2020. In order to comply with the notice, consignees have been instructed to: "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.
Quantity in commerce
4 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CO and FL.
Product codes and lots
Catalog no: 02-012-64-1812  Serial number: 6366405, 6367075, 6367076

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1364-2020
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1364-2020Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated