Exactech recalls Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners for hip implants with specific catalog numbers and UDI-DI codes 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. These liners may wear out prematurely in specific patient cases with certain implant setups and surgical positioning.
The liners may experience edge-loading in specific patient cases, leading to faster wear than expected. This happens when the implant configuration and surgical positioning create uneven stress on the liner.
Patients who received hip implants with the recalled Connexion GXL liners, particularly those with specific implant configurations and surgical positioning. Surgeons and orthopedic specialists are most at risk for improper use.
Check for catalog numbers 132-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree Liner, 32mm; Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant, 32mm; or Novation GXL Liner, Lipped, 32mm. Also look for UDI-DI numbers listed in the recall notice.
Review the catalog numbers and UDI-DI numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your hip implant liner is affected.
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. The risk is specific to certain patient cases and implant configurations.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Exactech directly for guidance on next steps.
Check for catalog numbers 132-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree Liner, 32mm; Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant, 32mm; or Novation GXL Liner, Lipped, 32mm, and UDI-DI numbers listed in the notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Exactech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2133-2021 — Exactech Exactech Hello, I own a Exactech that is covered by recall Z-2133-2021 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
