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Alteon HA Femoral Stem, Press-Fit, Extended Offset, Cementless, HA Coated, Collared, Size 5 All Exactech Hip Systems are

FDA device recall Z-0538-2018 · posted 2018-01-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Exactech, Inc.
Reason for recall
Wrong device description of the label identifying the implant
Action taken
Exactech sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 9, 2017, informing them of the potential mislabel. The notice requested consignees: Immediately cease distribution/use of this product; Extend information to accounts in possession of the product; Identify and quarantine any subject devices in their inventory; Complete and return Recall Acknowledgement and Recall Inventory Response Forms. For further questions, please call (800) 392-2832.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Status
Terminated
Product code
MEH
Quantity affected
34
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : AL, CA, CO, FL, MD. and NY
Date initiated
2017-10-09
Date posted
2018-01-18
Date terminated
2019-08-06
Location
Gainesville, FL

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Exactech® Alteon® HA Femoral Stem (K162732)Exactech, Inc.2017-04-26