Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with specific catalog numbers and implant configurations that may cause premature prosthesis 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 that could cause premature wear in specific patients with certain implant setups. This risk is tied to how the hip implant is positioned during surgery.
The liners may experience edge-loading in specific patient cases, leading to faster wear than expected. This happens when the implant is positioned in a way that puts uneven pressure on the liner's edges during use.
Patients who received the recalled liners during hip replacement surgery, particularly those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning. Surgeons and medical staff involved in the procedure are also at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses catalog numbers 136-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, 40mm. Also look for UDI-DI numbers 10885862220301, 10885862220318, or 10888586220325.
Review your hip implant's catalog number, model, and UDI-DI numbers to see if they match the recalled items.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; it is for specific cases where premature wear may occur.
The official notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Exactech directly for further guidance.
Check for catalog numbers 136-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, 40mm, or UDI-DI numbers 10885862220301, 10885862220318, or 10888586220325.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2129-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2129-2021 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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