FDA Recall Open, Classified

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 32mm. Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-36-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree, +5 Lat Liner, 36mm, Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 36mm. (note: inadvertently left out of original posting) Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 20mm ID. (note: inadvertently left out of original posting) Orthopedic hip implant component.

Recall: Z-2132-2021 · Initiated June 29, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2132-2021
Event Number
88126
Firm
Exactech, Inc.
FEI Number
1038671
Product Code
LZO
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 138-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 32mm. Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-36-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree, +5 Lat Liner, 36mm, Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 36mm. (note: inadvertently left out of original posting) Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 20mm ID. (note: inadvertently left out of original posting) 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