FDA recall record

Exactech Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem, 6.5mm, Right - Product Usage: The Equinoxe recall — FDA Z-0308-2021

The device may be incorrectly laser marked as a right stem, when it should have been laser marked as a left stem.

Class IIclassification
Z-0308-2021official record ID
Nov 4, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0308-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmExactech, Inc.
Report dateNov 4, 2020
Recall initiation dateSep 25, 2020
Quantity12 devices
LocationGainesville, FL, United States

Official product description

Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem, 6.5mm, Right - Product Usage: The Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem is indicated for cemented use only.

Why the product was recalled

The device may be incorrectly laser marked as a right stem, when it should have been laser marked as a left stem.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, CO, FL, IN, KY, NY, OH, TX, and Puerto Rico. The countries of Australia, Germany, France, Spain, India, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, UK, Luxembourg, and Brazil.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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