Alteon HA Femoral Stem — Class II medical device recall Z-0538-2018
Terminated recall by Exactech, Inc., reported 2018-02-14, distributed in AL, CA, CO, FL, MD, NY. Wrong device description of the label identifying the implant
| Recall number | Z-0538-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-10-09 |
| Classified | 2018-02-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-02-14 |
| Terminated | 2019-08-06 |
| Distributed | AL, CA, CO, FL, MD, NY |
| Quantity | 34 |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| Serial numbers | 4897288, 4897291, 4897293, 4907465, 4907466, 4907467, 4907469, 4907472, 4907475, 4907476, 4907477, 4907478, 4907479, 4907481, 4943094, 4943095, 4943096, 4943097, 4943102, 4943104, 4943105, 4943106, 4984977, 4984978, 4984979 and 9 more |
| Model numbers | 190-30-05 |
Product
Alteon HA Femoral Stem, Press-Fit, Extended Offset, Cementless, HA Coated, Collared, Size 5 All Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative problems of the hip, and for treatment of proximal femoral fractures where prosthetic replacement is determined by the surgeon as the preferred treatment. Components of Exactech Hip Systems are also potentially indicated for ankylosing spondylitis, congenital hip dysplasia, revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock is present, and to restore mobility resulting from previous fusion. Exactech Alteon HA femoral stems are intended for press-fit fixation.
Reason for recall
Wrong device description of the label identifying the implant
Machine access
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