Exactech, Inc. recalls EXACTECH Equinoxe Reverse Starter Reamer - Catalog #: 321-05-01

Recall date

May 25, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2663-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Exactech, Inc.

Sold / distributed

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii and Puerto Rico Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland…

Why it was recalled

Instructions for use (IFU) is updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to ream the Glenoid, i.e., to include a caution statement that the surgeon should ream on-axis and that reaming off-axis may result in instrument breakage.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

EXACTECH Equinoxe Reverse Starter Reamer - Catalog #: 321-05-01