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REF 101-45-20***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 20mm, DIAMETER 4.5mm***Use with 20mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320

FDA device recall Z-2364-2012 · posted 2012-09-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Exactech, Inc.
Reason for recall
Exactech Inc. of Gainesville, FL is recalling their Novation Modular Drill Bits after the devices were reported to have been used by end user while in a non-sterile condition.
Action taken
The firm, Exactech, Inc., called the lone customer on January 24, 2012 to discuss the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customer was instructed to return all unused devices and associated packaging.
Root cause
Finished device change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HTW
Quantity affected
2
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA state of: Arkansas only
Date initiated
2012-01-24
Date posted
2012-09-11
Date terminated
2012-09-26
Location
Gainesville, FL

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