Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners for hip implants with specific catalog numbers and implant configurations that may cause 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. These liners could cause premature wear in specific patients with certain implant configurations and surgical positioning.
The liners may experience edge-loading in specific patient cases, leading to faster wear than expected. This can happen with certain implant configurations and surgical positioning.
Patients who received hip implants using the recalled liners (catalog numbers 138-28-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree, etc.) are most at risk. The risk is specific to certain implant configurations and surgical positioning.
Check if your hip implant uses the recalled catalog numbers: 138-28-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree, +5 Lat Liner, 28mm; Novation GXL 10 Deg Liner, G0, 28mm; or Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 28mm. All serial numbers are affected.
Identify if your hip implant uses the recalled catalog numbers or serial numbers listed in the notice.
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. The risk is specific to certain patients and implant configurations.
Check your implant details against the catalog numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall indicates a risk of premature wear in specific cases, not for most patients.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2131-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2131-2021 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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