Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with specific catalog numbers for potential premature prosthesis wear in certain hip implant 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 specific models of hip implant liners that could cause premature wear in some patients. This risk occurs when the implant is positioned in a way that leads to edge-loading under certain conditions.
The liners could experience edge-loading in certain patient cases, which may lead to premature wear of the hip implant. This happens when the implant is positioned in a way that causes uneven stress on the liner.
Patients who received Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with catalog numbers 138-32-XX, 138-36-XX, or 138-40-XX. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant liner has catalog numbers 138-32-XX, 138-36-XX, or 138-40-XX. These are specific models used in Exactech Connexion GXL systems with certain sizes and angles.
Look for catalog numbers 138-32-XX, 138-36-XX, or 138-40-XX on your hip implant liner.
No action is needed if your hip implant liner does not have catalog numbers 138-32-XX, 138-36-XX, or 138-40-XX.
The risk is premature prosthesis wear in specific patients with certain implant configurations and surgical positioning.
Check the catalog number on your hip implant liner; affected models have 138-32-XX, 138-36-XX, or 138-40-XX.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2132-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2132-2021 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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