Exactech Truliant Tibial Trial Handle Recall: Pin May Disassociate
Exactech recalls Trul:iant Tibial Trial Handle (Catalog 02-029-29-1000) due to risk of pin disassociation during surgery. Affected surgeons should contact Exactech for details.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The Truliant Tibial Trial Handle's pin may disassociate from the main body.
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What happened, in plain English
Exactech recalls the Truliant Tibial Trial Handle used in knee surgery because its pin may detach from the main body during use. This could lead to complications during the implantation process if not addressed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73615-exactech-truliant-tibial-trial-handle-recall-pin-may-disassociate.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73615-exactech-truliant-tibial-trial-handle-recall-pin-may-disassociate · Updated September 21, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3018-2017
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“Exactech Truliant Tibial Trial Handle Recall: Pin May Disassociate.” GovInfoNow, updated September 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73615-exactech-truliant-tibial-trial-handle-recall-pin-may-disassociate. Based on FDA recall #Z-3018-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3018-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The pin in the handle may become detached from the main body during surgery. This could cause the handle to become unstable or malfunction while implanting knee components, potentially leading to surgical complications.
Who’s affected
Surgeons who use the Truliant Tibial Trial Handle for knee replacements are most at risk. The recall affects specific models sold with Lot Number 83843-001.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Truliant Tibial Trial Handle with Catalog Number 02-029-29-1000 and Lot Number 83843-001. This product is used by surgeons during knee replacement procedures.
- Brand
Exactech- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Contact Exactech
Surgeons should contact Exactech directly to confirm if their specific model is affected and receive instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 11 states.
FDA distribution: “US Distribution to the states of : AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, OH, OK, NV, NY, SC and TN.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.4 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall indicates a potential risk of pin disassociation during surgery, so it is not recommended for use until the manufacturer provides a solution.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3018-2017 (June 23, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3018-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 21, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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