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OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene CR Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 200-11-XX, 200-12-XX, 200-13-XX, 200-14-XX, 200-15-XX, 200-16-XX; b. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene PS Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 204-11-XX, 204-12-XX, 204-13-XX, 204-14-XX, 204-15-XX, 204-16-XX; c. OPTETRAK HI-FLEX PS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 244-20-XX, 244-21-XX, 244-22-XX, 244-23-XX, 244-24-XX, 244-25-XX; d. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 200-21-XX, 200-22-XX, 200-23-XX, 200-24-XX, 200-25-XX, 200-26-XX, 200-50-XX, 200-51-XX; e. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Slope + Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 200-56-XX, 200-57-XX, 200-61-XX, 200-62-XX, 200-63-XX, 200-64-XX, 200-65-XX; f. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Slope ++ Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 200-57-XX, 200-71-XX, 200-72-XX, 200-73-XX, 200-74-XX, 200-75-XX; g. OPTETRAK PS Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 204-21-XX, 204-22-XX 204-23-XX, 204-24-XX, 204-25-XX, 204-26-XX, 204-50-XX, 204-51-XX; h. OPTETRAK "MOMB" Non-Mod Molded Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 204-91-XX, 204-92-XX, 204-93-XX, 204-94-XX, 204-95-XX; i. OPTETRAK CC Tibial Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 208-21-XX, 208-22-XX, 208-23-XX, 208-24-XX, 208-25-XX, 208-51-XX; j. OPTETRAK B-Series PS Tibial Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 224-21-XX, 224-22-XX, 224-23-XX, 224-24-XX. Affected 510(k) numbers include: K932690, K933494, K932776, K011976, K082022, K933610, K030686, K954208, K010434, K033883. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.

FDA Recall Z-0019-2022 · Posted 2021-10-04

Recalling FirmExactech, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeJWH
Date Initiated2021-08-30
Product Quantity242,397 devices

Reason for Recall

Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer.

Firm Action

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.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CYPRUS, ECUADOR, FRANCE, FRENCH POLYNESIA, GERMANY, GHANA, GREAT BRITAIN, GREECE, GUATEMALA, INDIA, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF, LEBANON, LUXEMBOURG, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SINGAPORE, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC, THAILAND, TUNISIA, TURKEY, VENEZUELA .

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K933494EXACTECH POSTERIOR STABILIZED CEMENTED TOTAL KNEE SYSTEMExactech, Inc. · 1995-03-10K932690EXACTECH CRUCIATE RETAINING CEMENTED TOTAL KNEE SYExactech, Inc. · 1995-02-09

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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