FDA Recall
Open, Classified
Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 104-32-XX, MCS +5GXL Liner 5/15 DEG and MCS GXL Liner 5/15 DEG. Orthopedic hip implant component.
Recall: Z-2113-2021
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Initiated June 29, 2021
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2113-2021
- Event Number
- 88126
- Firm
- Exactech, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 1038671
- Product Code
- LPH
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Unknown/Undetermined by firm
- Initiated
- June 29, 2021
- Posted
- July 22, 2021
- Address
- 2320 Nw 66th Ct, Gainesville, FL, 32653-1630
Description
Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 104-32-XX, MCS +5GXL Liner 5/15 DEG and MCS GXL Liner 5/15 DEG. Orthopedic hip implant component.
Reason
Risk of edge-loading and premature prosthesis wear is possible in a specific subset of patients with certain implant configurations and surgical implant positioning.
Action
The firm issued "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letters dated 6/28/2021 via email on 6/29/2021 that were addressed to the attention of Exactech Agents, Representatives, and Distributors in possession of affected products.
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide.
Quantity
89,050 total