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. 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

Quantity: 4956 devices

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