Exactech, Inc.: Exactech Inc. of Gainesville, FL is recalling their Novation Modular Drill Bits after the devices were reported to have been used by end user while in a non-sterile condition.

Agency Publication Date: September 11, 2012

Affected Products

Product: REF 101-05-20***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 20mm, DIAMETER 3.2mm***Use with 20mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653***. To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation Hip system components in according to a conventional technique for hemi & total hip arthroplasty. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.

Catalog Number 101-05-20; Serial Numbers: 2179820 and 2216759.

Product: REF 101-05-30***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 30mm, DIAMETER 3.2mm***Use with 30mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653***. To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation Hip system components in according to a conventional technique for hemi & total hip arthroplasty. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.

Catalog Number: 101-05-30. Serial Numbers:2218601 and 2218603.

Product: REF 101-05-40***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 40mm, DIAMETER 3.2mm***Use with 40mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653***. To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation Hip system components in according to a conventional technique for hemi & total hip arthroplasty. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.

Catalog Number: 101-05-40. Serial Numbers:2193123 and 2193124.

Product: REF 101-45-20***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 20mm, DIAMETER 4.5mm***Use with 20mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653***. To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation Hip system components in according to a conventional technique for hemi & total hip arthroplasty. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.

Catalog Number: 101-45-20. Serial Numbers:2138948 and 2138950.

Product: REF 101-45-30***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 30mm, DIAMETER 4.5mm***Use with 30mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653***. To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation Hip system components in according to a conventional technique for hemi & total hip arthroplasty. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.

Catalog Number: 101-45-30. Serial Numbers:2139027 and 2139028.

Product: REF 101-45-40***NOVATION MODULAR DRILL BIT LENGTH: 40mm, DIAMETER 4.5mm***Use with 40mm Screw***STERILE***EXACTECH 2320 NW 56th Court, Gainesville, FL 32653***. To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Novation Hip system components in according to a conventional technique for hemi & total hip arthroplasty. Specifically, these instruments are reusable, surgically invasive, and intended for transient use.

Catalog Number: 101-45-20. Serial Numbers:2139099 and 2139100.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 62140

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Exactech, Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 6 products (2)

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