Exactech recalls specific GXL acetabular hip liners due to packaging issues that may cause accelerated wear. Affected models include ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ C and 28MM SZ D 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 leading to earlier failure of the hip joint replacement.
The liners were packaged in non-conforming bags that may cause the implant material to degrade faster. This accelerated wear could lead to the implant failing earlier than intended, requiring additional surgery.
Orthopedic patients who received the specific GXL acetabular liners with the listed product line numbers and serial numbers. Patients with these implants are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant is labeled as ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ C (REF 132-22-03) or 28MM SZ D (REF 13-28-04). Look for the listed serial numbers in the product description.
Verify your hip implant's product line number and serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate replacement; it is for potential accelerated wear. Contact Exactech for guidance if you have the affected models.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Exactech directly for instructions on next steps.
Check your implant's product line number and serial numbers against the list provided 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-1726-2022 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-1726-2022 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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