Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

GXL acetabular liners Recalled by Exactech, Inc. Due to Specific GXL acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming...

Date: August 11, 2022
Company: Exactech, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Exactech, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 17929 units

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Exactech, Inc.

Exactech, Inc. has 211 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report