Recall Z-2644-2017 ยท LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Exactech, Inc.
Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip 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. ech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip
| Date | Jun 19, 2017 (initiated May 22, 2017) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The firm determined that the labeling (surgical technique) should be updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to perform calcar planing to the bone, i.e., to include a caution statement about the potential for instrument breakage if bending or torsional forces are applied. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Exactech sent an Field Advisory Notice dated May 22, 2017, by mail informing the customers the updated surgical technique is available on Exactech's website (www.exac.com). The notice requested consignees: Extend the information to accounts in possession of the product Complete & return the attached Field Advisory Notice Response Form to Exactech. For further questions, please call (800) 392-2832. |
| Quantity | 477 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii., and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
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