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Terminated

Product is labeled in part: "***OPTETRAK RBK***TIBIAL TRAY***FINNED, CEMENTED***CoCr Alloy***SIZE 2F/1T***REF 260-04-21***Exactech Gainesville, FL 32653-1630***. The Exactech Optetrak RBK Total Knee System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle, post-traumatic loss of the joint configuration (particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Additionally, the Optetrak RBK Total Knee System is indicated for cases where revision of failed previous surgical attempts is necessary, if the knee can be satisfactorily balanced and stabilized at the time of surgery.

FDA Recall Z-2071-2012 · Posted 2012-07-24

Recalling FirmExactech, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNJL
Date Initiated2011-09-23
Date Terminated2014-06-11
Product Quantity12

Reason for Recall

Exactech, Inc. Gainesville, FL is recalling their Optetrak Cemented Trapezoid Tibial Tray, Size 1F/1T, 2F/1T and the Optetrak Rotating Bearing Knee Tibial Tray, Finned, Cemented Tibial Tray, Size 2F/1T. Both trays have the potential to be mislabeled.

Firm Action

Exactech, Inc. sent an "IMPORTANT MARKET WITHDRAWAL NOTICE" on September 23, 2011, to all affected customers. The customers were instructed to: 1. Immediately cease distribution or use of the products. 2. Extend the information to accounts that has possession of the products. 3. Verify if they have any of the affected products listed. 4. Fax back the attached form. Customers were instructed to contact Exactech inventory representative to confirm quantities at their location. For questions regarding any inventory restocking, the customers were directed to contact Kaya Davis 1-800-392-2832.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA-including the states of CA, MA, OH, and OK, and the countries of Brazil, Colombia, France, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, and Spain.

Official Source

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

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