FDA Recall Terminated

Exactech NOVATION CROWN CUP, NEUTRAL LINER, Use with Crown Cup Only, GXL UHMWPE, SN 0123456, REF 130-32-53. Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in surgery for hip replacement.

Recall: Z-0787-2013 · Initiated November 5, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0787-2013
Event Number
64028
Firm
Exactech, Inc.
FEI Number
1038671
Product Code
LZO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
November 5, 2012
Posted
February 5, 2013
Terminated
December 24, 2013
Address
2320 NW 66th Ct, Gainesville, FL, 32653-1630

Description

Exactech NOVATION CROWN CUP, NEUTRAL LINER, Use with Crown Cup Only, GXL UHMWPE, SN 0123456, REF 130-32-53. Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in surgery for hip replacement.

Reason

Recall of Novation Crown Cup Connection GXL Neutral Liners Catalog No. (130-32-53) and Novation Crown Cup Connection GXL + 5mm Lateralized Liners Catalog No. (136-32-53). Exactech discovered the device labeling was inadvertently transposed.

Action

Exactech, Inc. notified consignees by telephone on 11/05/12 of the affected devices and sent an "IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE" letter dated 11/06/12. The letter describes the purpose of the recall, the product affected, the problem and actions to be taken by the consignees. A Product Recall Response Form was attached for the consignees to contact the Exactech inventory representative within 5 business days to confirm quantities of product in their inventory and return them to Exactech. Consignees with any questions relating to these devices should call 1-800-392-2832.

Distribution

Distributed in the states of TN, FL, VA, WA and NV.

Quantity

26 Units