Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners for hip implants with specific catalog numbers and UDI-DI codes 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 some patients with specific implant setups and surgical positioning.
The liners could experience edge-loading in certain patient cases, leading to faster 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 hip implants with Exactech Connexion GXL liners using catalog numbers 130-36-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner, or Novation GXL Liner. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses Exactech Connexion GXL liners with catalog numbers 130-36-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner, or Novation GXL Liner. Look for UDI-DI numbers listed in the recall notice.
Review your hip implant's catalog number and UDI-DI code to confirm if it matches the recalled items listed in the notice.
The recall does not require stopping use; it's about potential premature wear in specific cases. Consult your surgeon for personalized advice.
Affected UDI-DI numbers include 10885862022202, 10885862022219, 10885862022226, 10885862207081, 10885862022233, 10885862022240, and 10885862022257.
Check your hip implant's catalog number and UDI-DI code against the listed numbers 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-2118-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2118-2021 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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