Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with catalog numbers 136-22-XX for possible premature wear in specific patient 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 Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners that could cause premature wear in certain hip implant patients. This risk occurs when specific surgical configurations and implant positioning lead to edge-loading.
The liners could experience edge-loading in specific patient cases, causing the hip implant to wear out faster than expected. This happens when the surgical implant positioning and configuration create stress points that accelerate wear.
Patients who received Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with catalog numbers 136-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, G00, 22mm ID. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are most at risk.
Check if your hip implant uses Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with catalog numbers 136-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, G00, 22mm ID. All serial numbers are affected.
Identify if your hip implant uses Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with catalog numbers 136-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, G00, 22mm ID.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; the risk is specific to certain implant configurations and surgical positioning.
The official recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Exactech directly for guidance.
Check for catalog numbers 136-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, G00, 22mm ID on your hip implant.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2125-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2125-2021 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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