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. The recall is due to a risk of premature prosthesis wear in specific patient groups with certain implant configurations and surgical positioning.
The liners may experience edge-loading in a subset of patients with certain implant configurations and surgical positioning, leading to premature wear of the hip prosthesis. This could cause the implant to fail earlier than expected.
Patients who received the recalled liners during hip replacement surgery, particularly those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning. Surgeons and patients using these liners are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses catalog numbers 136-36-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, 36mm. Also verify your serial number or UDI-DI numbers match those listed in the recall.
Review your hip implant's catalog number, serial number, or UDI-DI numbers to confirm if they match the recalled items listed in the notice.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; you should check your implant details to see if it is affected.
The recall applies to specific implant configurations including Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, 36mm with catalog numbers 136-36-XX.
Check your hip implant's catalog number, serial number, or UDI-DI numbers against the listed recall numbers: 10885862024329, 10885862024336, 10885862024343, 10885862024350.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2128-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2128-2021 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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