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Total Knee Replacement Tibial Insert Recall - Exatech Optetrak Logic

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Published April 1st, 2026
Detected April 1st, 2026
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Summary

ANSM issued a safety alert (R2608390) regarding a lot recall for tibial inserts used in the Optetrak Logic total knee replacement system, manufactured by Exatech Inc. The recall affects hospital pharmacies and surgical centers using these devices. Healthcare facilities must identify and remove the affected lot from inventory.

What changed

ANSM registered recall action R2608390 involves a lot withdrawal of tibial inserts (Optetrak Logic) for total knee replacement surgery by manufacturer Exatech Inc. The safety alert, dated April 1, 2026, targets pharmacies d'usage intérieur (hospital pharmacies) that stock these components. Specific lot numbers affected should be identified from the manufacturer correspondence linked in the alert.

Healthcare facilities must immediately review their inventory for the affected tibial insert lot, segregate any remaining stock, and contact Exatech Inc directly using the contact information provided in the manufacturer letter. Failure to remove recalled medical devices could result in patient harm and regulatory sanctions. Facility recall coordinators should document the removal and maintain records of the recall response.

What to do next

  1. Identify affected lot numbers of Optetrak Logic tibial inserts in inventory using Exatech correspondence
  2. Segregate and quarantine any remaining stock of the recalled lot
  3. Contact Exatech Inc directly for return instructions and document recall actions

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Rappel n° R2608390 destiné aux pharmacies d'usage intérieur L'ANSM a été informée de la mise en œuvre d’une action de retrait de lot effectuée par la société Exatech Inc.

Les utilisateurs concernés ont reçu le courrier ci-joint.

Cette action de sécurité est enregistrée à l’ANSM sous le n° R2608390. Pour toute question, merci de vous adresser directement à l’émetteur de l’action de sécurité. Téléchargez le courrier de la société Exatech Inc (01/04/2026)

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Classification

Agency
ANSM
Published
April 1st, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
R2608390

Who this affects

Applies to
Healthcare providers Medical device makers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Medical Device Recall
Geographic scope
France FR

Taxonomy

Primary area
Medical Devices
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Healthcare Product Safety

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