The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0585-2024·Announced 2023-12-27

Exactech Truliant Knee System Recalled Due to Vacuum Bag Failure

Exactech recalls certain Truliant Knee System units due to loss of vacuum in the inner vacuum bag. The affected units were distributed across multiple U.S. states and international locations.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II medical device recall with loss of vacuum in sterile packaging that could compromise device integrity. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the defect represents a potential risk of harm in an orthopedic implant used in surgical procedures.

Plain-English summary

Exactech, Inc. is recalling specific units of the Truliant Knee System, an orthopedic implant device used in knee replacement surgery. These units were distributed to healthcare facilities in 16 U.S. states and to multiple international countries including Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Korea, Slovenia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

The recall is due to loss of vacuum in the inner-most vacuum bag. Exactech has received three complaints related to this defect affecting four devices in total. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Healthcare providers and facilities who have received these products should review their inventory to identify any units with the affected catalog numbers and serial numbers. For specific information about the defect and recommended actions, healthcare providers should consult Exactech or the FDA recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Exactech Truliant Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 02-012-35-3509, b) 02-022-35-1509, c) 02-022-35-1513, d) 02-022-35-3010, e) 02-022-35-3509, f) 02-022-35-3510, g) 02-022-35-3511, h) 02-022-35-4511, i) 02-022-44-3512, j) 02-022-47-2509, k) 02-022-51-4519
Manufacturer
Exactech, Inc.
Hazard
  • vacuum-loss
  • sterility-risk

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 (20)

  • a) 02-012-35-3509
  • GTIN 10885862304346
  • Serial Numbers: A730624
  • A730626
  • A730628
  • A730630
  • A730631
  • A730632
  • A730633
  • b) 02-022-35-1509
  • GTIN 10885862303974
  • Serial Numbers: A641578
  • A683756
  • A683757
  • A683758
  • A683759
  • c) 02-022-35-1513
  • GTIN 10885862304018
  • Serial Numbers: A662293
  • d) 02-022-35-3010

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

  • AR
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MD
  • ME
  • MN
  • NH
  • NV
  • NY
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA