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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported October 13, 2021

OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene CR Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 200-11-XX, 200-12-XX, 200-13-XX, 200-14-XX, 200-15-XX, 200-16-XX; b. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene PS Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 204-11-XX, 204-12-XX, 204-13-XX, 204-14-XX, 204-15-XX, 204-16-XX; c. OPTETRAK HI-FLEX PS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 244-20-XX, 244-21-XX, 244-22-XX, 244-23-XX, 244-24-XX, 24

Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer.

Recall #
Z-0019-2022
Affected scope
242,397 devices
Initiated
August 30, 2021
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Exactech, Inc. recalled OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK All-polyeth… - a moderate-severity action.

OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK All-polyeth… was recalled by Exactech, Inc. in October 13, 2021. Reason: Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0019-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Exactech, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer..

Moderate
severity level
242K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
October 13, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0019-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0019-2022) was formally reported on October 13, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 30, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Exactech, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Gainesville, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 242,397 devices, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CYPRUS, ECUADOR, FRANCE, FRENCH POLYNESIA, GERMANY, GHANA…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

242,397 devices

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene CR Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 200-11-XX, 200-12-XX, 200-13-XX, 200-14-XX, 200-15-XX, 200-16-XX; b. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene PS Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 204-11-XX, 204-12-XX, 204-13-XX, 204-14-XX, 204-15-XX, 204-16-XX; c. OPTETRAK HI-FLEX PS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 244-20-XX, 244-21-XX, 244-22-XX, 244-23-XX, 244-24-XX, 244-25-XX; d. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 200-21-XX, 200-22-XX, 200-23-XX, 200-24-XX, 200-25-XX, 200-26-XX, 200-50-XX, 200-51-XX; e. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Slope + Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 200-56-XX, 200-57-XX, 200-61-XX, 200-62-XX, 200-63-XX, 200-64-XX, 200-65-XX; f. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Slope ++ Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 200-57-XX, 200-71-XX, 200-72-XX, 200-73-XX, 200-74-XX, 200-75-XX; g. OPTETRAK PS Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 204-21-XX, 204-22-XX 204-23-XX, 204-24-XX, 204-25-XX, 204-26-XX, 204-50-XX, 204-51-XX; h. OPTETRAK "MOMB" Non-Mod Molded Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 204-91-XX, 204-92-XX, 204-93-XX, 204-94-XX, 204-95-XX; i. OPTETRAK CC Tibial Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 208-21-XX, 208-22-XX, 208-23-XX, 208-24-XX, 208-25-XX, 208-51-XX; j. OPTETRAK B-Series PS Tibial Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 224-21-XX, 224-22-XX, 224-23-XX, 224-24-XX. Affected 510(k) numbers include: K932690, K933494, K932776, K011976, K082022, K933610, K030686, K954208, K010434, K033883. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.

Reason for recall

Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0019-2022
Date reported October 13, 2021
Date initiated August 30, 2021
Recalling firm Exactech, Inc.
Firm location Gainesville, FL
Affected scope 242,397 devices
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CYPRUS, ECUADOR, FRANCE, FRENCH POLYNESIA, GERMANY, GHANA, GREAT BRITAIN, GRE…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

242,397 devices units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene CR Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 200-11-XX, 200-12-XX, 200-13-XX, 200-14-XX, 200-15-XX, 200-16-XX; b. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene PS Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 204-11-XX, 204-12-XX, 204-13-XX, 204-14-XX, 204-15-XX, 204-16-XX; c. OPTETRAK HI-FLEX PS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 244-20-XX, 244-21-XX, 244-22-XX, 244-23-XX, 244-24-XX, 244-25-XX; d. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 200-21-XX, 200-22-XX, 200-23-XX, 200-24-XX, 200-25-XX, 200-26-XX, 200-50-XX, 200-51-XX; e. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Slope + Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 200-56-XX, 200-57-XX, 200-61-XX, 200-62-XX, 200-63-XX, 200-64-XX, 200-65-XX; f. OPTETRAK CR Tibial Slope ++ Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 200-57-XX, 200-71-XX, 200-72-XX, 200-73-XX, 200-74-XX, 200-75-XX; g. OPTETRAK PS Tibial Inserts, with Product Line Numbers: 204-21-XX, 204-22-XX 204-23-XX, 204-24-XX, 204-25-XX, 204-26-XX, 204-50-XX, 204-51-XX; h. OPTETRAK "MOMB" Non-Mod Molded Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 204-91-XX, 204-92-XX, 204-93-XX, 204-94-XX, 204-95-XX; i. OPTETRAK CC Tibial Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 208-21-XX, 208-22-XX, 208-23-XX, 208-24-XX, 208-25-XX, 208-51-XX; j. OPTETRAK B-Series PS Tibial Insert, with Product Line Numbers: 224-21-XX, 224-22-XX, 224-23-XX, 224-24-XX. Affected 510(k) numbers include: K932690, K933494, K932776, K011976, K082022, K933610, K030686, K954208, K010434, K033883. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.. Recalled by Exactech, Inc.. Units affected: 242,397 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 13, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0019-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CYPRUS, ECUADOR, FRANCE, FRENCH POLYNESIA, GERMANY, GHANA, GREAT BRITAIN, GREECE, GUATEMALA, INDIA, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF, LEBANON, LUXEMBOURG, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SINGAPORE, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC, THAILAND, TUNISIA, TURKEY, VENEZUELA ..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0019-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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