The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2155-2024·Announced 2024-06-26

Exactech Knee Patella Components Recalled Due to Out-of-Specification Vacuum Bags

Exactech is recalling OPTETRAK Three Peg Patella knee components packaged in out-of-specification vacuum bags. The affected products were distributed worldwide.

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: FDA Class II recall involving sterile orthopedic implants packaged in out-of-specification containers. No injuries or deaths reported, but improper packaging of high-risk medical devices presents a risk-of-harm to patients, warranting High severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Exactech, Inc. is recalling all affected OPTETRAK Three Peg Patella components in sizes 26MM, 29MM, 32MM, 35MM, 38MM, and 41MM. These ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene knee patella components were packaged in vacuum bags that do not meet manufacturing specifications.

The affected components were distributed worldwide. Specific lot numbers for each size have been identified by Exactech, Inc.

Healthcare facilities and patients who may have received affected components should contact Exactech, Inc. for additional information and guidance regarding their devices.

The recalled product

Product
OPTETRAK Three Peg Patella, Item Numbers: a) 200-02-26, 26MM; b) 200-02-29, 29MM; c) 200-02-32, 32MM; d) 200-02-35, 35MM; e) 200-02-38, 38MM; f) 200-02-41, 41MM;
Manufacturer
Exactech, Inc.
Hazard
  • improper-packaging
  • 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) 200-02-26
  • UDI/DI 10885862039576
  • Lot Numbers: 5881807
  • 5908515
  • 5968530
  • 6007309
  • 6038708
  • 6038717
  • 6066779
  • 6345487
  • 6345502
  • 6358520
  • 6431224
  • 6431231
  • 6551547
  • 6557360
  • 6723682
  • 6734364
  • 6771158
  • 6865729

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.