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Cemented Trapezoid Tibial Tray Sz. 4F/4T, Knee joint… recallZ-0347-05 · Exactech, Inc. · initiated Nov 11, 2004

Terminated All recalls posted in December 2004

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Exactech, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Implant was identified incorrectly at the time of manufacture and was then labeled and distributed with the incorrect size information.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

A recall letter was sent to all customers on November, 2, 2004 recalling all 21 units. These implants will be quarantined and then returned to the supplier for disposal when all 21 implants are received.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0347-05
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Nov 11, 2004
Posted by the FDA
Dec 23, 2004
Recalling firm
Exactech, Inc.
Quantity
21 implants
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K933610
Distribution
Distributed to New Jersey, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Maryland, Texas and the United Kingdom

Product description

Cemented Trapezoid Tibial Tray Sz. 4F/4T, Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Serial numbers 0638851-0638871

Other devices under the same FDA submission

71 devices cleared under K933610 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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