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Z-2157-2024Class II

OPTETRAK Inset Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-05-23, 23MM; b) 200-05-26, 26MM; c) 200-05-29, 29MM

Exactech, Inc. / initiated 2024-04-18 / Open, Classified / root cause: packaging

Exactech, Inc. began a recall of OPTETRAK Inset Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-05-23, 23MM; b) 200-05-26, 26MM; c) 200-05-29, 29MM on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Exactech is recalling all affected UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) knee patella components packaged in out of specification vacuum bags". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2157-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Exactech, Inc.
Product
OPTETRAK Inset Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-05-23, 23MM; b) 200-05-26, 26MM; c) 200-05-29, 29MM
Product code
JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
Exactech is recalling all affected UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) knee patella components packaged in out of specification vacuum bags.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
Exactech issued an URGENT VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL to its sales representatives on 04/12/2024. The notice explained the issue with the device, clinical impact (risk), and requested the following: Actions to be Taken " Review this notification thoroughly. " Immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. " Send all affected product back to Exactech as outlined in the attached Recall Confirmation Form . The firm notified the surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare professionals on 04/18/2024. That notice also explained the issue, clinical impact (risk) and requested the following: Actions to be Taken " Review this notification thoroughly. " Immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. " Contact your Exactech Representative. Your local agent will help determine if you have any remaining affected product and remove from your inventory.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Product codes and lots
a) 200-05-23, UDI/DI 10885862039835, Lot Numbers: b) 200-05-26, UDI/DI 10885862039842, Lot Numbers: c) 200-05-29, UDI/DI 10885862039859, Lot Numbers:

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2157-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2155-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2156-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2157-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2158-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated