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Terminated

Exactech NOVATION CROWN CUP +5mm LATERALIZED LINER, Use with Crown Cup Only, GXL UHMWPE, SN 0123456, REF 136-32-53. Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in surgery for hip replacement.

FDA Recall Z-0788-2013 · Posted 2013-02-05

Recalling FirmExactech, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLZO
Date Initiated2012-11-05
Date Terminated2013-12-24
Product Quantity26 Units

Reason for Recall

Recall of Novation Crown Cup Connection GXL Neutral Liners Catalog No. (130-32-53) and Novation Crown Cup Connection GXL + 5mm Lateralized Liners Catalog No. (136-32-53). Exactech discovered the device labeling was inadvertently transposed.

Firm Action

Exactech, Inc. notified consignees by telephone on 11/05/12 of the affected devices and sent an "IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE" letter dated 11/06/12. The letter describes the purpose of the recall, the product affected, the problem and actions to be taken by the consignees. A Product Recall Response Form was attached for the consignees to contact the Exactech inventory representative within 5 business days to confirm quantities of product in their inventory and return them to Exactech. Consignees with any questions relating to these devices should call 1-800-392-2832.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Distributed in the states of TN, FL, VA, WA and NV.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

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

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