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 surgical positioning and implant configuration, not normal use.
The liners may experience edge-loading in specific patient cases, leading to faster wear of the hip implant. This happens due to how the implant is positioned during surgery and the type of surgical configuration used.
Patients who received the recalled liners during hip replacement surgery with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning. Those with the catalog numbers 136-32-XX and the Novation GXL Liner +5mm Lateralized, 32mm are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses catalog numbers 136-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner with +5mm Lateralized, 32mm. The serial numbers and UDI-DI numbers listed in the recall notice also identify affected items.
Review your hip implant's catalog number, serial number, and UDI-DI number to see if they match the recalled items listed in the notice.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; it is for identification and potential follow-up with the manufacturer.
The recall affects specific configurations: catalog numbers 136-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner with +5mm Lateralized, 32mm, and certain surgical implant positioning.
Check your implant's catalog number, serial number, and UDI-DI number against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2127-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2127-2021 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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