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Terminated

Ergo 3.2mm K-wire - Product Usage: The devices is used assist the surgeon in the implantation of Equinoxe Shoulder System components according to a conventional technique for total shoulder replacement. The wire is single-use, provided sterile, and intended for transient use.

FDA Recall Z-0168-2020 · Posted None

Recalling FirmExactech, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLRN
Date Initiated2019-09-10
Date Terminated2023-05-01
Product Quantity158 devices

Reason for Recall

Potential for the wire to fracture at the threads and remain in the glenoid.

Firm Action

Exactech notified customers of the recall on about 09/10/2019, via "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter. Customers were informed that Exactech had received reports of the 3.2mm K-Wire fracturing at the threads and remaining in the glenoid. Instructions included to immediately cease distribution of or use of the product, provide the recall information to accounts that may have the affected product in their possession, identify and quarantine any affected products in inventory, and complete and return the attached Recall Acknowledgement Form and Recall Inventory Response form to Exactech via email at [email protected].

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, LA, MN, NY, NY, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA.

Official Source

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

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