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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0132-2018·Announced 2017-11-29

Exactech Recalls Optetrak Offset Tibial Trays Due to Design Incompatibility

Exactech is recalling 665 Optetrak Offset Tibial Trays and Screws due to a design incompatibility with certain offset spine stiffener screws and constrained condylar tibial inserts.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, as it may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Exactech, Inc. is recalling 665 units of Optetrak Offset Tibial Tray and Screws, Size 1F/1T & 2F/1T, Beta, Ref 208-04-22, Sterile, RX. The recall affects all lot numbers of this specific device configuration.

The recall is being conducted because of a design incompatibility between certain sizes of the offset spine stiffener screw and the constrained condylar tibial insert when used in conjunction with an offset tibial tray. This is a Class II recall, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Distribution of the affected devices was made to Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. Foreign distribution was made to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, India, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, and the United Kingdom. Healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact Exactech for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Optetrak Offset Tibial Tray and Screws, Size 1F/1T & 2F/1T, Beta, Ref 208-04-22, Sterile, RX.
Manufacturer
Exactech, Inc.
Affected units
665

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lot numbers

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 34 recalled by Exactech, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 34 products in this recall →