Novation 130-36-55Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885862022257), received between Aug 23, 2023 and Aug 13, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (2 reports).

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

14 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K070479); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Aug 11, 2022Class IIOpen, Classified

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

   Z-1729-2022 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. Jun 29, 2021Class IIOpen, Classified

   Risk of edge-loading and premature prosthesis wear is possible in a specific subset of patients with certain implant configurations and surgical implant positioning.

   Z-2118-2021 · Root cause: Unknown/Undetermined by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryAug 13, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 125 MONTHS AFTER A LEFT TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS PROSTHESIS WEAROSTEOLYSIS. REVISION SURGERY OPERATIVE NOTES WERE PROVIDED. PATIENT LEFT THE OPERATING ROOM IN STABLE CONDITION. POST OPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS NOTED WEAR OF THE IMPLANT. NO FURTHER ISSUES OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Osteolysis; Scar Tissue

  MAUDE report 19971624 ↗
• InjuryAug 23, 2023Naturally Worn; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Naturally Worn; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  AS REPORTED VIA LEGAL DOCUMENTATION, A PATIENT HAD RIGHT HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2012. THEY UNDERWENT RIGHT HIP REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023, APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS 10 MONTHS POST PRIMARY PROCEDURE. (B)(6) 2023 OP REPORT POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: RIGHT HIP OSTEOLYSIS FOLLOWING TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. THERE IS NO OTHER PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC OR MEDICAL HISTORY AVAILABLE. THERE IS NO DEVICE RETURN. THERE ARE NO PHOTOS OR OTHER IMAGES OF THE DEVICE PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Osteolysis; Pain

  MAUDE report 17603822 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K070479. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2128-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-36-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, 36mm. Orthopedic hip implant
• Z-2122-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-36-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree Liner, 36mm, and Novation GXL Liner, Lipped A
• Z-2126-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-28-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, 28mm; and Novation GXL Liner,
• Z-2123-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-40-XX, Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant, 40mm; Novation GXL Liner, Lipped, 40
• Z-2120-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-22-XX, Novation GXL Liner, G00, 22mm ID; and Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant
• Z-2116-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 130-28-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner, 28mm; Novation GXL Liner, Neutral, 28m
• Z-2117-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 130-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner, 32mm; and Novation GXL Liner, Neutral,
• Z-2131-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-28-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree, +5 Lat Liner, 28mm; Novation GXL 10 Deg Line
• Z-2133-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-32-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree Liner, 32mm; Novation GXL Liner, Lipped Ant,
• Z-2132-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 138-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner, 10 Deg Face, 32mm. Exactech Connexion GXL a
• Z-2121-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 132-28-XX, Acumatch GXL 15 Degree Liner, 28mm; Novation GXL Liner, G0, 28mm ID;
• Z-2127-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 136-32-XX, Novation GXL Liner, +5mm Lateralized, 32mm. Orthopedic hip implant
• Z-0787-2013 · Nov 5, 2012 · Terminated
  Exactech NOVATION CROWN CUP, NEUTRAL LINER, Use with Crown Cup Only, GXL UHMWPE, SN 0123456, REF 130-32-53. Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in surgery for hip replaceme
• Z-0788-2013 · Nov 5, 2012 · Terminated
  Exactech NOVATION CROWN CUP +5mm LATERALIZED LINER, Use with Crown Cup Only, GXL UHMWPE, SN 0123456, REF 136-32-53. Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in surgery for hip r