ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1734-2022 ยท JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented

Exactech, Inc.

GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 46MM, REF 130-28-05; b. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 48MM, REF 130-28-06; c. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 50/52MM, REF 130-28-07; d. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 54/56MM, REF 130-28-08; e. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 58/64MM, REF 130-28-09; f. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ D,

DateAug 11, 2022
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonSpecific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear.
Root causeProcess control
ActionThe firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" DEAR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION on 08/11/2022 by email. The purpose of the current letter is to update surgeons regarding the implications of the packaging non-conformity on performance of the Connexion GXL and other conventional UHMWPE acetabular liners. In addition, this letter provides updates to patient management and follow-up recommendations since issuance of the July 2021 DHCP letter. In addition to providing surgeons with lists of all their affected GXL and/or conventional polyethylene patients since 2004, Exactech is providi
Quantity7946 devices
DistributionWorldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) countries of: ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, GREECE, GUATEMALA, INDIA, LEBANON PORTUGAL,PUERTO RICO,SPAIN
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K993082EXACTECH ACUMATCH INTEGRATED HIP SYSTEM A-SERIES POROUS COATED ACETABULAR COMPONENT
Exactech, Inc., Nov 19, 1999