# FDA recall Z-2133-2021

> **Exactech, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2021-06-29.

## Product

Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree Liner, 32mm; Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant, 32mm; and Novation GXL Liner, Lipped, 32mm.  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

- **Recall number:** Z-2133-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Exactech, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2021-06-29
- **Report date:** 2021-07-28

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Gainesville, FL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2133-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2133-2021. Retrieved 2026-06-05 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2133-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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