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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G0 28MM ID, 130-28-50; b. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G00 22MM ID, 130-22-70; c. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G0 28MM ID, 132-28-50; d. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G00 22MM ID, 132-22-70;

Reported: September 21, 2022 Initiated: August 11, 2022 #Z-1731-2022

Product Description

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G0 28MM ID, 130-28-50; b. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G00 22MM ID, 130-22-70; c. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G0 28MM ID, 132-28-50; d. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G00 22MM ID, 132-22-70;

Reason for Recall

Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear.

Details

Recalling Firm
Exactech, Inc.
Units Affected
3793 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, GREECE, GUATEMALA, INDIA, LEBANON PORTUGAL,PUERTO RICO,SPAIN
Location
Gainesville, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G0 28MM ID, 130-28-50; b. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G00 22MM ID, 130-22-70; c. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G0 28MM ID, 132-28-50; d. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G00 22MM ID, 132-22-70;. Recalled by Exactech, Inc.. Units affected: 3793 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 21, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1731-2022.