The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2127-2021·Announced 2021-07-28

Exactech Connexion GXL Hip Implant Liners Recall Risk of Premature Wear

Exactech is recalling 89,050 Connexion GXL acetabular hip implant liners due to risk of edge-loading and premature wear in certain patient configurations and surgical placements.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of an orthopedic implant with potential for premature wear and edge-loading. No injuries or hospitalizations have been reported in the source material. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Exactech, Inc. is recalling all serial numbers of Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in Novation GXL systems with catalog numbers 136-32-XX, specifically the +5mm Lateralized, 32mm model. A total of 89,050 units have been distributed nationwide in the United States.

The liners are being recalled due to a risk of edge-loading and premature prosthesis wear in certain patient configurations and surgical implant positioning. This potential issue could affect the longevity and function of the implant.

Patients with these implant components should consult with their orthopedic surgeon to determine if they have been affected and to discuss appropriate management. Physicians and patients can identify affected devices using the provided UDI-DI numbers (10885862024275, 10885862024282, 10885862024299, 10885862024305, 10885862024312).

The recalled product

Product
Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, 32mm. Orthopedic hip implant component.
Manufacturer
Exactech, Inc.
Hazard
  • edge-loading
  • premature-wear
  • implant-failure

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • All serial numbers. UDI-DI numbers: 10885862024275
  • 10885862024282
  • 10885862024299
  • 10885862024305
  • 10885862024312

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.