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FDA Device recall Z-1832-2013

Exactech Articulated Driver A nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices…

On 2013-08-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Exactech Articulated Driver A nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices… by Exactech, citing when torque is applied to the Articulated Driver at the maximum angle, the cross pin may shift out of position, potentially leading to disassembly of the instrument.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1832-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-30
Published2013-08-07
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyExactech
DistributionAR, CA, FL, NJ, NY, OK, TX

Product

Exactech Articulated Driver A nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery.

Reason

When torque is applied to the Articulated Driver at the maximum angle, the cross pin may shift out of position, potentially leading to disassembly of the instrument.

Identifiers

code_infoLot #: 52667001 Catalog #: 181-00-04

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1832-2013%22

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