Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1732-2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 17929 units |
| Location | Gainesville, FL, United States |
Official product description
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 32MM ID GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 130-32-51 b. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 2 CUPS, REF 130-36-52 c. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 130-40-53 d. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 4 CUPS, REF 130-40-54 e. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 5 CUPS, REF 130-40-55 f. NOVATION GXL LINER LIPPED 32MM ID, GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 132-32-51 g. NOVATION GXL LINER LIPPED 36MM ID GROUP 2, REF 132-36-52 h. NOVATION GXL LINER LIPPED 40MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 132-40-53 i. NOVATION GXL LINER LIPPED 40MM ID, GROUP 4 CUPS, REF 132-40-54 j. NOVATION GXL LINER LIPPED 40MM ID, GROUP 5 CUPS, REF 132-40-55 k. NOVATION GXL LINER +5 LAT 40MM GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 136-40-53 l. NOVATION GXL LINER +5 LAT 40MM ID GROUP 4 CUPS, REF 136-40-54 m. NOVATION GXL LINER +5 LAT 40MM ID GROUP 5 CUPS, REF 136-40-55 n. NOVATION GXL LINER 10 DEG FACE 40MM ID, GRP 3 CUP, REF 138-40-53 o. NOVATION GXL LINER 10 DEG FACE, 40MM ID, GRP 4 CUP, REF 138-40-54 p. NOVATION GXL LINER 10 DEG FACE, 40MM ID, GRP 5 CUP, REF 138-40-55
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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