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Class II Recall

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH +5MM LAT LINER 15 DEG 36

Exactech, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: by Exactech, Inc.. Reason: Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1727-2022

Action Date

2022-09-21

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH +5MM LAT LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE H, REF 138-36-08 b. ACUMATCH +5MM LAT LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE J, REF 138-36-09 c. ACUMATCH LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE H, REF 132-36-08 d. ACUMATCH LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE J, REF 132-36-09 e. ACUMATCH LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE K, REF 132-36-10

Lot/Code Info: a. REF 138-36-08, GUDID 10885862024787, Serial Numbers: 638430, 638433, 638451, 638462, 638467; b. REF 138-36-09, GUDID 10885862024794, Serial Numbers: 635279, 635281; c. REF 132-36-08, GUDID 10885862023353, Serial Numbers: 630606, 630607, 630609, 630610, 630611, 630612, 630613, 632796, 632797, 632799, 632800, 632801, 632802, 632803, 632805, 632806, 632807, 632808, 632809, 632810, 632812, 632813, 632814, 632815, 632817, 632818, 632819, 632822, 632823, 632824, 632826, 632829, 632830, 632832, 632834, 657859, 657861, 657862, 657863, 657865, 657866, 657867, 657868, 657869, 657870, 657871, 657873, 657875, 657876, 657877, 657878, 657880, 657882, 657883, 657885, 657886, 657887, 657888, 657890, 657891, 657892, 1116881, 1116882, 1116883, 1116886, 1116887, 1116888, 1116889, 1116890, 1116892, 1116896, 1116897, 1116899, 1116903, 1116904, 1116905; d. REF 132-36-09, GUDID 10885862023360, Serial Numbers: 638946, 638947, 638950, 643861, 643862, 643863, 643864, 643865, 643866, 643867, 643868, 643869, 643870, 643871, 643872, 643874, 643876, 643877, 643878, 643879, 643880, 643881, 643882, 643883, 643884, 645796, 645798, 645799, 645800, 645801, 645802, 645803, 645805, 645806, 645807, 828079, 828082, 828083, 828084, 828085, 828086, 828088, 828089, 828090, 828091, 828092, 1634294, 2754889; e. REF 132-36-10, GUDID 10885862023377, Serial Numbers: 632861.

Quantity Affected: 132 devices

Reason for Recall

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

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, GREECE, GUATEMALA, INDIA, LEBANON PORTUGAL,PUERTO RICO,SPAIN

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-08-11

Company

Exactech, Inc.

Gainesville, FL

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 161 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Exactech, Inc. has 110 FDA actions in our database, including 97 recalls and 13 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Exactech, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Exactech, Inc. have FDA actions?

Exactech, Inc. has 110 FDA actions in our database, including 97 recalls and 13 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1727-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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