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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

EXACTECH Equinoxe Narrow Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Reamer // Catalog #: 321-45-38, Catalog #: 321-45-42 and Catalog #: 321-45-46

Reported: July 12, 2017 Initiated: May 25, 2017 #Z-2668-2017

Product Description

EXACTECH Equinoxe Narrow Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Reamer // Catalog #: 321-45-38, Catalog #: 321-45-42 and Catalog #: 321-45-46

Reason for Recall

Instructions for use (IFU) is updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to ream the Glenoid, i.e., to include a caution statement that the surgeon should ream on-axis and that reaming off-axis may result in instrument breakage.

Details

Recalling Firm
Exactech, Inc.
Units Affected
198
Distribution
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii and Puerto Rico Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands and United Kingdom
Location
Gainesville, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EXACTECH Equinoxe Narrow Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Reamer // Catalog #: 321-45-38, Catalog #: 321-45-42 and Catalog #: 321-45-46. Recalled by Exactech, Inc.. Units affected: 198.
Why was this product recalled?
Instructions for use (IFU) is updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to ream the Glenoid, i.e., to include a caution statement that the surgeon should ream on-axis and that reaming off-axis may result in instrument breakage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 12, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2668-2017.