OPTETRAK LOGIC Polyethylene Tibial Inserts, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK Logic PS Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-35-XXXX; b. OPTETRAK Logic PSC Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-44-XXXX; c. OPTETRAK Logic CR Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-47-XXXX; d. OPTETRAK Logic CR Slope + Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-48-XXXX; e. OPTETRAK Logic CR Slope ++ Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-49-XXXX; f. OPTETRAK Logic CRC Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-51-XXXX; g. OPTETRAK Logic CC Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-65-XXXX; Affected 510(k) numbers include: K033883, K132161, K093360, K110547, K111400, K121307, K123342, K150890. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0021-2022
- Event Number
- 88570
- Firm
- Exactech, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 1038671
- Product Code
- JWH
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Process control
- Initiated
- August 30, 2021
- Posted
- October 4, 2021
- Address
- 2320 Nw 66th Ct, Gainesville, FL, 32653-1630
Description
OPTETRAK LOGIC Polyethylene Tibial Inserts, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK Logic PS Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-35-XXXX; b. OPTETRAK Logic PSC Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-44-XXXX; c. OPTETRAK Logic CR Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-47-XXXX; d. OPTETRAK Logic CR Slope + Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-48-XXXX; e. OPTETRAK Logic CR Slope ++ Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-49-XXXX; f. OPTETRAK Logic CRC Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-51-XXXX; g. OPTETRAK Logic CC Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-65-XXXX; Affected 510(k) numbers include: K033883, K132161, K093360, K110547, K111400, K121307, K123342, K150890. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.
Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer.
Exactech notified distributors and sales representatives on about 08/30/2021 via letter titled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL." Actions included removing all Knee and Ankle UHMWPE products labeled with an 8-year shelf life and not packaged in EVOH/Nylon bags, in a phased approach over 12 months. Phase 1: immediately return all knee and ankle UHMWPE devices labeled with an 8-year shelf life that will be 5 years old or older by 08/31/2022 not packaged in EVOH/Nylon bags. Phase 2: between 05/31/2022 to 08/31/2022, returning all remaining knee and ankle UHMWPE devices labeled with an 8-year shelf life not packaged in EVOH/Nylon bags. A communication to healthcare professionals should follow. Instructions to recipients included to immediately identify and quarantine any affected product in inventory, notify customers down the line if further distributed, and complete and return the Recall Inventory Response Form to Exactech via email at [email protected]. Exactech expanded their recall and sent an updated notification to US agents and distributors on 02/07/2022. On about 02/08/2022, a letter to surgeons and hospitals was sent. The notifications indicated that all non-conforming devices were included in the recall, to cease use of those devices, and work with sales agents to return any inventory. The letters to surgeons and hospitals also advised physicians regarding follow up with implanted patients.
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109,787 devices