Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1725-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Exactech, Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Quantity | 1017 devices |
| Location | Gainesville, FL, United States |
Official product description
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ E 28MM ID, REF 144-28-05; b. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ F 28MM ID, REF 144-28-06; c. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ G 28MM ID, REF 144-28-07; d. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ H 28MM ID, REF 144-28-08; e. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ J 28MM ID, REF 144-28-09; f. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ K 28MM ID, REF 144-28-10; g. 0 DEG MCS CONSTRAINED LINER 50-52 MM, 28 MM ID, REF 146-28-04; h. 0 DEG MCS CONSTRAINED LINER 54-58 MM, 28 MM ID, REF 146-28-05; i. 0 DEG MCS CONSTRAINED LINER 60-64 MM, 32MM ID, REF 146-32-06; j. O DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ E 32MM ID, REF 144-32-05; k. O DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ F 32MM ID, REF 144-32-06; l. O DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ G 32MM ID, REF 144-32-07; m. O DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ H 32MM ID, REF 144-32-08; n. O DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ J 32MM ID, REF 144-32-09; o. O DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ K 32MM ID, REF 144-32-10;
Why the product was recalled
Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, GREECE, GUATEMALA, INDIA, LEBANON PORTUGAL,PUERTO RICO,SPAIN
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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