Exactech recalls hip implant liners with catalog numbers 01-030-40-0636, 01-030-40-0640, and 01-030-42-0536 due to potential vacuum bag loss. Affected patients should contact Exactech for details.
Exactech has received 3 complaints for 4 devices related to a loss of vacuum in the inner-most vacuum bag.
Exactech is recalling hip implant liners with specific catalog numbers because they may lose vacuum in the innermost bag. This could cause improper implant positioning, but the risk is low for most users.
The innermost vacuum bag may lose vacuum, which could lead to improper implant positioning. However, this issue has only been reported in 3 complaints for 4 devices, indicating a low risk of serious harm.
Patients who received the Exactech Alteon Hip XLE Liner implants with the listed catalog numbers or serial numbers are affected. Those with the specific model numbers are most at risk.
Check the catalog number on the product label: 01-030-40-0636, 01-030-40-0640, or 01-030-42-0536. Also look for the serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Exactech directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get instructions for next steps.
Exactech has received 3 complaints for 4 devices related to a loss of vacuum in the innermost vacuum bag.
Catalog numbers 01-030-40-0636, 01-030-40-0640, and 01-030-42-0536.
Check the catalog number on the product label or the serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0578-2024 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-0578-2024 from Exactech. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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