Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners for hip implants with specific catalog numbers and UDI-DI codes due to potential premature wear in certain patient configurations.
Risk of edge-loading and premature prosthesis wear is possible in a specific subset of patients with certain implant configurations and surgical implant positioning.
Exactech is recalling Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in hip implants. The recall is because these liners might wear out faster than expected in some patients with specific implant setups and surgical positioning.
The liners could experience edge-loading in certain patient cases, leading to faster wear than intended. This happens when the implant is positioned in a way that causes uneven pressure on the liner's edges.
Patients who received hip implants with Exactech Connexion GXL liners using catalog numbers 130-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, Neutral, 40mm, or matching UDI-DI numbers. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses catalog numbers 130-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, Neutral, 40mm. Also look for UDI-DI numbers 10885862207098, 10885862207104, or 10885862207111.
Look for catalog numbers 130-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, Neutral, 40mm, or UDI-DI numbers 10885862207098, 10885862207104, 10885862207111.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The liners are safe for most patients but may wear out faster in specific cases.
Check your implant details against the catalog numbers and UDI-DI numbers listed in the recall notice. Contact Exactech if you're unsure.
The risk is possible premature wear in specific patient configurations, which could lead to earlier replacement needs but not immediate injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2119-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2119-2021 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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