Optetrak 204-23-18Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885862048349), received between Mar 29, 2023 and May 30, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K933610); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Aug 30, 2021Class IIOpen, Classified

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

   Z-0019-2022 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 30, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

  AS REPORTED, APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS POST OP INITIAL LEFT TKA. THIS 64 Y/O MALE PATIENT WAS REVISED, DUE TO WEAR. SURGEON SWAPPED A WORN SIZE 3 18MM OPTETRAK POLY WITH A NEW SIZE 3 18 MM POLY. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO SAME SIZE POLY. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. DEVICE IS NOT RETURNING. HOSPITAL POLICY.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 17025712 ↗
• InjuryMar 29, 2023Unstable; Material Integrity Problem; Naturally Worn; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Unstable; Material Integrity Problem; Naturally Worn; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED VIA LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, THE FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A SECOND REVISION OF THE RIGHT EXACTECH KNEE DEVICE SECONDARY TO POLYETHYLENE LINER WEAR, APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS 2 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST REVISION PROCEDURE. IT IS STATED THAT DESPITE UNDERGOING THE REVISION SURGERIES, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCES DAILY KNEE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT WHICH LIMIT ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND RECREATION AND IMPACTS QUALITY OF LIFE. THERE IS NO OTHER PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC OR MEDICAL HISTORY AVAILABLE. THERE IS NO INFORMATION ON THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR PATIENT OUTCOME. THERE IS NO DEVICE RETURN. THERE ARE NO PHOTOS OR OTHER IMAGES OF THE DEVICE PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Balance Problems; Discomfort; Joint Laxity; Metal Related Pathology; Pain; Swelling/ Edema; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 16639996 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K933610. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2157-2024 · Apr 18, 2024 · Open, Classified
  OPTETRAK Inset Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-05-23, 23MM; b) 200-05-26, 26MM; c) 200-05-29, 29MM
• Z-2155-2024 · Apr 18, 2024 · Open, Classified
  OPTETRAK Three Peg Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-02-26, 26MM; b) 200-02-29, 29MM; c) 200-02-32, 32MM; d) 200-02-35, 35MM; e) 200-02-38, 38MM; f) 200-02-41, 41MM;
• Z-2156-2024 · Apr 18, 2024 · Open, Classified
  OPTETRAK One Peg Patella,, Item Numbers: a) 200-03-26, 26MM; b) 200-03-29, 29MM; c) 200-03-32, 32MM; d) 200-03-35, 35MM; e) 200-03-38, 38MM; f) 200-03-41, 41MM
• Z-2158-2024 · Apr 18, 2024 · Open, Classified
  OPTETRAK, Advanced Patella, 3 Peg Implant, Item Numbers: a) 200-07-26, 26MM; b) 200-07-29, 29MM; c) 200-07-32, 32MM; d) 200-07-35, 35MM; e) 200-07-38, 38MM
• Z-0582-2024 · Nov 21, 2023 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Optetrak Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 200-02-26, b) 200-02-29, c) 200-02-32, d) 200-02-35, e) 200-02-38, f) 200-02-41, g) 200-03-32, h) 200-07-29, i) 200-07-
• Z-2070-2012 · Sep 23, 2011 · Terminated
  Product is labeled in part: "***OPTETRAK***TIBIAL TRAY***TRAPEZOID CEMENTED***Ti Alloy*** SIZE 1F/1T, 2F/1T***FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY***Exactech, Gainesville, FL 32653-1630.***REF 2
• Z-0347-05 · Nov 11, 2004 · Terminated
  Cemented Trapezoid Tibial Tray Sz. 4F/4T, Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis.