Recall Z-2667-2017 ยท HTX Rongeur
Exactech, Inc.
EXACTECH Equinoxe Narrow Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Starter Reamer Catalog #: 321-45-01
| Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Instructions for use (IFU) is updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to ream the Glenoid, i.e., to include a caution statement that the surgeon should ream on-axis and that reaming off-axis may result in instrument breakage. |
| Root cause | Error in labeling |
| Action | On May 22, 2017 Exactech sent a Notification to all their Direct Accounts an Distributors telling them that a new updated technical techniques LIT # 718-01-30 Rev J is now available in their website (www.exac.com) or can be requested by contacting the Customer Service Representative at 800-392-2832, fax 352-378-2617 or via e-mail at Kaya@exac.com. This updated the technical techniques for implantation for Equinoxe Platform Shoulder System to clarify the proper technique for use of the Pilot Tip Reamers, i.e., to include caution statement that the surgeon should avoid applying a bending force |
| Distribution | AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii and Puerto Rico Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerlan |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
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