Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1733-2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4956 devices |
| Location | Gainesville, FL, United States |
Official product description
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 42, REF 106-22-42; b. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 44, REF 106-22-44; c. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 46, REF 106-22-46; d. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 48, REF 106-22-48; e. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 50, REF 106-22-50; f. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 52, REF 106-22-52; g. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 54, REF 106-22-54; h. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 28MM SZ 48, REF 106-28-48; i. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 28MM SZ 50, REF 106-28-50; j. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 28MM SZ 52, REF 106-28-52; k. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 28MM SZ 54, REF 106-28-54; l. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 28MM SZ 56, REF 106-28-56; m. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 28MM SZ 58, REF 106-28-58; n. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 28MM SZ 60, REF 106-28-60; o. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 32MM SZ 52, REF 106-32-52; p. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 32MM SZ 54, REF 106-32-54; q. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 32MM SZ 56, REF 106-32-56; r. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 32MM SZ 58, REF 106-32-58; s. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 32MM SZ 60, REF 106-32-60
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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