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Novation 136-36-55Recalls & reported problems

Exactech, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10885862024350), received between Oct 20, 2023 and Oct 20, 2023 — 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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-2128-2021 · Root cause: Unknown/Undetermined by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1
  • Osteolysis1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryOct 20, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    AS REPORTED BY THE GERMANY COMPETENT AUTHORITIES, THE MALE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH COMPLAINTS THAT HAD EXISTED FOR YEARS TO HAVE THE HIP PROSTHESIS IMPLANTS IMPLANTED IN 2014. X-RAY CONTROL SHOWED DECENTRATION OF THE PROSTHETIC BASE AND OSTEOLYSIS IN THE BONE ACETABULUM AS A SIGN OF INLAY WEAR. THIS WAS CONFIRMED WHEN THE INLAY WAS CHANGED ON (B)(6), 2023 TO A VITD HARDENED, A SPECIALLY APPROVED INLAY (NOVATION XLE, NEUTRAL LINER, GROUP 5, REF 140-36-55, SN (B)(6)). AS PART OF THE REPLACEMENT OPERATION, IN ADDITION TO THE INLAY REPLACEMENT, THE CUP INTEGRITY FIRMNESS WAS DETERMINED AS WELL AS THE CURETTAGE AND SEALING OF THE CYSTS IN THE SOCKET USING ALLOGENEIC CANCELLOUS BONE AND CHANGING THE PROSTHETIC HEAD. AS OF NOTE" ITEM DATA OF THE IMPLANTATION AND REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS PHOTOS OF THE EXPLANTS, WILL BE SENT UPON RECEIPT CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT WITH BFARM CASE NUMBER SUBMITTED LATER. THE EXPLANTS ARE CURRENTLY IN THE LABORATORY DOCTOR'S OFFICE FOR MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION USING SONICATION. AFTER THE EXAMINATION (14 DAYS OF LONG-TERM INCUBATION), THESE ARE SENT BACK TO BFARM AND THEN - A PRESENT ONE SUBJECT TO THE PATIENT'S CONSENT - CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER UPON REQUEST FO

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 17980449 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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

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