Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners for hip implants with specific catalog numbers and serials due to potential edge-loading causing premature wear in certain patients.
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, which might cause them to wear out prematurely. This happens due to specific implant configurations and surgical positioning that increase stress on the liner edges.
Patients who received hip implants with Exactech Connexion GXL liners using catalog numbers 132-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant, 40mm, or Lipped 40mm. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses Exactech Connexion GXL liners with catalog numbers 132-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant, 40mm, or Lipped 40mm. Look for serial numbers listed in the UDI-DI numbers provided.
Review your hip implant's catalog number and serial number to see if it matches the recalled items listed in the recall notice.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The risk is specific to certain implant configurations and surgical positioning.
The recall does not include a remedy. You should check your implant details to see if it matches the recalled items.
Check your hip implant's catalog number and serial number against the listed catalog numbers and UDI-DI numbers 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-2123-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2123-2021 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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