Exactech, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2644-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Exactech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation hip system components according to a conventional technique for total hip replacement. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use. ech 1.5" Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 22, 2017

Date Posted: July 5, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2644-2017

Event ID: 77002

Reason for Recall:

The firm determined that the labeling (surgical technique) should be updated to clarify the proper technique and instrumentation to perform calcar planing to the bone, i.e., to include a caution statement about the potential for instrument breakage if bending or torsional forces are applied.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 477

Code Information:

Catalog #: 161-30-00 with the manufacturing lots #'s 38878-001, 38878-002, 49777-001, 51825-005, 51825-006, 52224-007, 51825-006, 52224-005, 52224-006, 57167-001, 59775-003, 62580-004, 66464-003, 66464-004, 70720-001, 71530-001, 73477-002, 75153-001, and 74999-001.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and to the states of : AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, Hawaii., and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated