Exactech recalls specific GXL acetabular liners for hip implants due to non-conforming packaging that may cause accelerated wear. Affected models include NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 28MM ID through 36MM ID with listed serial numbers. No action is required for most users.
Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear.
Exactech is recalling specific GXL acetabular liners for hip implants because they were packaged in non-conforming bags that may cause accelerated wear. This affects certain model sizes (28mm to 36mm ID) with specific serial numbers listed in the recall. Most users do not need to take action.
The liners were packaged in non-conforming bags that could lead to accelerated wear of the implant over time. This means the hip joint might deteriorate faster than expected, potentially requiring earlier revision surgery.
Patients who received the recalled GXL acetabular liners for hip implants, particularly those with the specific model sizes (28mm to 36mm ID) and listed serial numbers. The risk is low for most users as the issue relates to packaging that may cause accelerated wear rather than immediate harm.
Check if your hip implant has a model name starting with 'NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER' and an ID size of 28mm, 32mm, or 36mm. The serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 1152706, 1152707, etc.) indicate affected units.
Verify if your hip implant matches the affected model sizes (28mm, 32mm, or 36mm ID) and the listed serial numbers in the recall.
No action is required for most users. Only those with the specific affected models and serial numbers should check the recall list.
The risk is low: the packaging issue may cause accelerated wear over time, but it does not pose an immediate risk of injury or serious harm.
Check the model name and serial number against the list of affected units 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-1730-2022 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-1730-2022 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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