Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with specific catalog numbers and serials due to potential premature wear in certain implant configurations. Affected patients should consult their surgeon.
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 that could cause premature wear in specific patients with certain implant setups. This risk is tied to surgical positioning and implant configuration, not normal use.
The liners may experience edge-loading in certain patient cases, leading to faster wear than expected. This happens due to how the implant is positioned during surgery and the specific type of hip joint replacement.
Patients who received the recalled liners during hip replacement surgery. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses catalog numbers 104-32-XX or MCS with the specific 5/15 DEG models. All serial numbers are affected, including the listed UDI-DI numbers.
Review your hip implant's catalog number and serial number to confirm if it matches the recalled models.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; affected patients should consult their surgeon about the specific risk.
Contact your surgeon to discuss whether the liner needs replacement based on your specific implant configuration.
Check for catalog numbers 104-32-XX or MCS with the 5/15 DEG models, or if your serial number matches the listed UDI-DI numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2113-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2113-2021 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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