Exactech AcuMatch L-Series Hip Liner Recall: Missing EVOH Layer
Exactech recalls AcuMatch L-Series 22mm Bipolar Hip Liners produced between 2004 and August 2021 that lacked the specified EVOH layer in packaging. This could lead to improper hip joint function during surgery.
Recall notice
The AcuMatch L-Series 22mm Inner Diameter Bipolar Hip Liner lots were packaged without the specified ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) layer. Between 2004 and August 2021, our packaging process utilized two different types of packaging materials: 1) Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Nylon, and EVOH, or 2) LDPE and Nylon without EVOH.
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What happened, in plain English
Exactech is recalling certain AcuMatch L-Series 22mm Bipolar Hip Liners that were packaged without the required EVOH layer between 2004 and August 2021. This defect could cause improper hip joint function during surgery if used without the correct packaging. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/55302-exactech-acumatch-l-series-hip-liner-recall-missing-evoh-layer.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/55302-exactech-acumatch-l-series-hip-liner-recall-missing-evoh-layer · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2236-2024
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“Exactech AcuMatch L-Series Hip Liner Recall: Missing EVOH Layer.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55302-exactech-acumatch-l-series-hip-liner-recall-missing-evoh-layer. Based on FDA recall #Z-2236-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2236-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled hip liners were packaged without the ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) layer that is critical for proper surgical function. This missing layer could lead to improper hip joint alignment during hip replacement surgery, potentially causing complications.
Who’s affected
Patients who received hip replacements using these specific AcuMatch L-Series 22mm Bipolar Hip Liners between 2004 and August 2021 are most at risk. Surgeons and medical facilities that used these items during that time period may also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your hip liner has item numbers 100-22-19 to 100-22-25 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. These were produced between 2004 and August 2021.
- Brand
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Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Review the item numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your hip liner is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US distribution in Puerto Rico and the countries of Great Britain, Japan.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-2236-2024 (April 26, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2236-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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