ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts (Product Line: 256-12-XX, 256-13-XX). NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item Number (Device Identifier; Serial number(s)): 256-12-02 (No Device Identifier; 1208624, 1208625, 1208626, 1208627); 256-12-03 (10885862066633; 1208774, 1446326); 256-13-02 (No Device Identifier; 1208710, 1208715); 256-13-03 (No Device Identifier; 1208859, 1208863); 256-13-04 (No Device Identifier; 1209010, 1209013)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Exactech, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Inserts were packaged in vacuum bags that lacked an additional oxygen barrier layer.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts (Product Line: 256-12-XX, 256-13-XX). NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item Number (Device Identifier; Serial number(s)): 256-12-02 (No Device Identifier; 1208624, 1208625, 1208626, 1208627); 256-12-03 (10885862066633; 1208774, 1446326); 256-13-02 (No Device Identifier; 1208710, 1208715); 256-13-03 (No Device Identifier; 1208859, 1208863); 256-13-04 (No Device Identifier; 1209010, 1209013)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0027-2022

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