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Open, Classified

Acumatch L-Series BIPOLAR LINER, 22mm (BIPOLAR ENDOPROSTHESIS-Hip), Item Numbers: a) 100-22-19, SZ. L; b) 100-22-20, SZ. M; c) 100-22-21, SZ. N; d) 100-22-22, SZ. P; e) 100-22-23, SZ. R; f) 100-22-24, SZ. S; g) 100-22-25, SZ. T

FDA Recall Z-2236-2024 · Posted 2024-06-28

Recalling FirmExactech, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeKWY
Date Initiated2024-04-26
Product Quantity589 units

Reason for Recall

The AcuMatch L-Series 22mm Inner Diameter Bipolar Hip Liner lots were packaged without the specified ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) layer. Between 2004 and August 2021, our packaging process utilized two different types of packaging materials: 1) Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Nylon, and EVOH, or 2) LDPE and Nylon without EVOH.

Firm Action

Exactech issued an UREGNT VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice to its sales representatives on 04/26/2024 via email. The notice explained the issue, clinical impact (risk), and requested the following: Actions to be Taken: " Review this notification thoroughly. " Immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. " Distribute this Recall Letter to all the surgeons who have implanted the affected devices. " Send all affected product back to Exactech as outlined in the attached Recall Confirmation Form .

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US distribution in Puerto Rico and the countries of Great Britain, Japan.

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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