Reported Feb 14, 2018 · Terminated

Alteon HA Femoral Stem, Press-Fit, Extended Offset, Cementless, HA Coated, Collared, Size 5 All Exactech Hip Systems…

Exactech, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Exactech, Inc. · 2320 NW 66th Ct · Gainesville, FL · 32653-1630

Is this the product you have?

  • Alteon HA Femoral Stem, Press-Fit, Extended Offset, Cementless, HA Coated, Collared, Size 5 All Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative problems of the hip, and for treatment of proximal femoral fractures where prosthetic replacement is determined by the surgeon as the preferred treatment. Components of Exactech Hip Systems are also potentially indicated for ankylosing spondylitis, congenital hip dysplasia, revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock is present, and to restore mobility resulting from previous fusion. Exactech Alteon HA femoral stems are intended for press-fit fixation.
Lot codes and dates
    • Catalog #: 190-30-05 Serial#'s: 4897288
    • 4897291
    • 4897293
    • 4907465
    • 4907466
    • 4907467
    • 4907469
    • 4907472
    • 4907475
    • 4907476
    • 4907477
    • 4907478
    • 4907479
    • 4907481
    • 4943094
    • 4943095
    • 4943096
    • 4943097
    • 4943102
    • 4943104
    • 4943105
    • 4943106
    • 4984977
    • 4984978
    • 4984979
    • 4984980
    • 4984981
    • 4984982
    • 5046901
    • 5046902
    • 5046903
    • 5046904
    • 5046905
    • and 5046906
Amount recalled
34

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Wrong device description of the label identifying the implant

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Aug 6, 2019 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:16 PM UTC

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