PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,36mm Constrained Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-36-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-36-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty

Reported: April 10, 2024 Initiated: March 6, 2024 #Z-1417-2024

Product Description

Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,36mm Constrained Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-36-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-36-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty

Reason for Recall

The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).

Details

Recalling Firm
Exactech, Inc.
Units Affected
826 units
Distribution
Nationwide and Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Canada , China, Colombia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand
Location
Gainesville, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,36mm Constrained Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-36-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-36-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty. Recalled by Exactech, Inc.. Units affected: 826 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 10, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1417-2024.