Exactech Articulated Driver A nonpowered hand-held device intended… — Class II medical device recall Z-1832-2013
Terminated recall by Exactech, Inc., reported 2013-08-07, distributed in AR, CA, FL, NJ, NY, OK, TX. When torque is applied to the Articulated Driver at the maximum angle, the cross pin may shift out of position
| Recall number | Z-1832-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Exactech, Inc., Gainesville, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-30 |
| Classified | 2013-07-31 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-08-07 |
| Terminated | 2013-09-19 |
| Distributed | AR, CA, FL, NJ, NY, OK, TX |
| Quantity | 57 |
| Lot numbers | 52667001 |
| Model numbers | 181-00-04 |
Product
Exactech Articulated Driver A nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery.
Reason for recall
When torque is applied to the Articulated Driver at the maximum angle, the cross pin may shift out of position, potentially leading to disassembly of the instrument.
Machine access
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