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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2155-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2156-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2157-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2158-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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