FDA Recall Terminated

Threaded Offset Cup Impactor - Product Usage: To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation hip system components according to a conventional technique for total hip replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.

Recall: Z-2499-2019 · Initiated July 24, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2499-2019
Event Number
83520
Firm
Exactech, Inc.
FEI Number
1038671
Product Code
HWA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
July 24, 2019
Posted
September 10, 2019
Terminated
May 31, 2023
Address
2320 NW 66th Ct, Gainesville, FL, 32653-1630

Description

Threaded Offset Cup Impactor - Product Usage: To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation hip system components according to a conventional technique for total hip replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.

Reason

The threaded mechanism of the Threaded Offset Cup Impactor may be gritty and difficult to turn potentially due to entrapped blast media.

Action

Exactech notified customers on about 07/24/2019 via "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter. Instructions included to immediately cease distribution or use of the affected devices, provide the information to customers if further distributed, identify and quarantine any affected devices, and complete and return the provided Recall Acknowledgement Form and Recall Inventory Response Form to Exactech via email at [email protected]. On 09/09/2019, Exactech expanded the recall to include an additional lot. Customers were notified of the expansion on about 09/09/2019.

Distribution

US distribution to AR, CA, FL, IL, IN, NY, SC, TX.

Quantity

22 devices