Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners with catalog numbers 130-28-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 certain Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene hip liners due to a risk of premature wear in specific patient implant configurations. This could lead to the need for additional surgeries or replacements.
The liners may experience edge-loading under certain conditions, causing faster wear than expected. This could lead to the need for additional surgeries or replacements if the implant fails prematurely.
Patients who received the recalled hip liners during surgery between the specified dates. Those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning are at higher risk.
Check if your hip implant uses catalog numbers 130-28-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner, 28mm, Novation GXL Neutral Liner, 28mm, or Novation GXL Neutral Liner, G0, 28mm ID. All serial numbers are affected.
Review your hip implant's catalog number, model, and serial number to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
The recall is due to a risk of premature wear in specific patient implant configurations and surgical positioning.
If your implant matches the recalled catalog numbers or serial numbers, you should check with your surgeon about potential risks and next steps.
The risk involves possible edge-loading leading to faster wear, which could require additional surgeries or replacements.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2116-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2116-2021 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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