The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1900-2016·Announced 2016-06-08

Exactech Recalls Three Ceramic Hip Acetabular Cups Due to Premature Packaging

Exactech is recalling three Novation Ceramic AHS Cluster-Hole Shells because they were packaged before the required site-change approval was granted.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text indicates a procedural error (premature packaging) without any reported injuries, illnesses, or specific safety hazards, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Exactech, Inc. is recalling three units of the Novation Ceramic AHS Cluster-Hole Shell, Plasma Coated, 54mm, O.D. (Acetabular Cup), Catalog Number 140-01-54. These devices are intended for use in primary total hip arthroplasty.

The recall was initiated because the devices were inadvertently sent to packaging and finished goods prior to the approval of the PMA site-change supplement. The affected units have serial numbers 4296076, 4296078, and 4296079, with an expiration date of 2/23/2021.

The devices were distributed in Florida, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and Hawaii. Healthcare providers and patients who have received these specific devices should contact Exactech for further instructions on removal or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Novation Ceramic AHS Cluster-Hole Shell, Plasma Coated, 54mm, O.D. (Acetabular Cup), Catalog Number 140-01-54; For use in primary total hip arthroplasty.
Manufacturer
Exactech, Inc.
Affected units
3

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 (6)

  • Product Code: MRA
  • Catalog Number 140-01-54
  • Serial Numbers: 4296076
  • 4296078
  • 4296079
  • Exp. 2/23/2021

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 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 6 products in this recall →