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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation hip system components according to a conventional technique for total hip replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use. ech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip

Reported: July 5, 2017 Initiated: May 22, 2017 #Z-2644-2017

Product Description

Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation hip system components according to a conventional technique for total hip replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use. ech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip

Reason for Recall

The firm determined that the labeling (surgical technique) should be updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to perform calcar planing to the bone, i.e., to include a caution statement about the potential for instrument breakage if bending or torsional forces are applied.

Details

Recalling Firm
Exactech, Inc.
Units Affected
477
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii., and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom
Location
Gainesville, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation hip system components according to a conventional technique for total hip replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use. ech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip. Recalled by Exactech, Inc.. Units affected: 477.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm determined that the labeling (surgical technique) should be updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to perform calcar planing to the bone, i.e., to include a caution statement about the potential for instrument breakage if bending or torsional forces are applied.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 5, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2644-2017.