Novation 132-28-52Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10885862023162), received between Apr 24, 2024 and Apr 24, 2024 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (1 report).

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-2121-2021 · Root cause: Unknown/Undetermined by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryApr 24, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED VIA LEGAL DOCUMENTATION THAT A PATIENT HAD A RIGHT TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2015 AND THEN WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2024. PATIENT REQUIRED REVISION SURGERY FOR ISSUES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POLYETHYLENE PROSTHESIS WEAR, PAIN, AND DEVICE FAILURE. THE MOSTLY LIKELY CAUSE FOR THE REVISION REPORTED DUE TO PROTHESIS WEAR IS A COMBINATION OF RISK FACTORS INCLUDING USE ERROR, IMPLANT POSITIONING, IMPLANT SIZE SELECTION, AND PATIENT FACTORS. HOWEVER, THIS CANNOT BE CONCLUSIVELY DETERMINED WITH THE INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 19176069 ↗

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-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-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-2118-2021 · Jun 29, 2021 · Open, Classified
  Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in the following systems: Catalog numbers 130-36-XX, Acumatch GXL 0 Degree Liner, 36mm; and Novation GXL Liner, Neutral,
• 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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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
• 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