FDA recall Z-2124-2021

Product

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 134-28-XX, Acumatch GXL, Ext Cov Liner, 28mm. Orthopedic hip implant component.

Reason for recall

Risk of edge-loading and premature prosthesis wear is possible in a specific subset of patients with certain implant configurations and surgical implant positioning.

Distribution

Distribution US nationwide.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2021-06-29

Report date

2021-07-28

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Gainesville, FL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2124-2021