Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Exactech, Inc. Brand Name: Equinoxe Product Name: Equinoxe Core Instrument Kit Model/ recall: Impactor handle may be missing cross-pin

Recall published 7 months ago

Impactor handle may be missing cross-pin

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Impactor handle may be missing cross-pin

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1510-2026
Published
March 18, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Exactech, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
596 kits
Distribution
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
All Lots/ UDI-DI: 10885862559166
UPC codes
10885862559166

Products covered by this recall

Brand Name: Equinoxe Product Name: Equinoxe Core Instrument Kit Model/Catalog Number: KIT-311X

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 10885862559166

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • UDI-DI

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • KIT-311X — All Lots
  • UDI-DI

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Exactech, Inc. — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Exactech, Inc. — 2320 Nw 66th Ct, Gainesville, FL, 32653-1630

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Exactech, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Impactor handle may be missing cross-pin Impactor handle may be missing cross-pin

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 10885862559166; lot code UDI-DI; model number KIT-311X — All Lots, UDI-DI. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts and others.

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