Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners for hip implants with specific catalog numbers and serials due to possible 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 specific patient cases with certain implant setups.
The liners could wear out prematurely in patients with certain implant designs and surgical placements. This risk happens because the liner edges might bear too much pressure in specific body positions.
Patients who received hip implants with Exactech Connexion GXL liners using catalog numbers 130-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner 32mm, or Novation GXL Neutral 32mm. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses catalog numbers 130-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner 32mm, or Novation GXL Neutral 32mm. 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.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; it's for specific cases where premature wear might occur.
The official notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Exactech directly for guidance.
Check your hip implant's catalog number against 130-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner 32mm, or Novation GXL Neutral 32mm, and verify the serial number from the provided UDI-DI list.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2117-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2117-2021 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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