Exactech recalls specific GXL acetabular hip implant liners with non-conforming packaging that may cause accelerated wear. Affected models include ACUMATCH +5MM LAT LINER 15 DEG 36MM variants with listed serial numbers.
Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear.
Exactech is recalling certain hip implant liners that were packaged in non-conforming bags. This packaging issue may cause the implants to wear out faster than expected, potentially affecting long-term joint health.
The liners were packaged in non-conforming bags that may cause the implant material to degrade faster. This accelerated wear could lead to earlier joint failure than intended, requiring additional surgeries.
Patients who received one of the specific GXL acetabular hip implant liners with the listed product line numbers and serial numbers. Orthopedic surgeons and hospitals that used these implants are most at risk.
Check for product line numbers starting with ACUMATCH +5MM LAT LINER 15 DEG 36MM (sizes H, J, or K) with the listed serial numbers. The recall includes specific reference numbers and GUDID codes.
Review the product line numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your implant is affected.
The recall indicates these liners may cause accelerated wear, but they are not immediately dangerous. The risk is long-term joint failure requiring additional surgery.
Check for product line numbers starting with ACUMATCH +5MM LAT LINER 15 DEG 36MM (sizes H, J, or K) with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
No action is needed if your implant does not match the product line numbers or 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-1727-2022 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-1727-2022 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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