Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners for hip implants with specific catalog numbers and sizes due to potential 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 experience edge-loading in certain patient cases, which might cause the implant to wear out prematurely. This risk is tied to specific implant configurations and how the surgery was performed.
Patients who received hip implants with Exactech Connexion GXL liners using catalog numbers 132-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner (22mm ID or lipped ant 28mm) are affected. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are at higher risk.
Check if your hip implant uses Exactech Connexion GXL liners with catalog numbers 132-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner (22mm ID or lipped ant 28mm). All serial numbers are affected, as are UDI-DI numbers 10885862303370 and 10885862022967.
Identify if your hip implant uses Exactech Connexion GXL liners with catalog numbers 132-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner (22mm ID or lipped ant 28mm).
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The risk is specific to certain implant configurations and surgical positioning.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Exactech directly for guidance.
Yes, the affected liners include Novation GXL Liner (22mm ID) and lipped ant 28mm versions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2120-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2120-2021 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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