Exactech recalled thousands of knee and ankle inserts, as well as phased out hip liners. The company claims defective packaging may cause the products to degrade early. To date, surgeons have implanted 142,732 of these potentially defective inserts, affecting thousands of Americans.
Injured by these defective products, plaintiffs are seeking compensation. Individuals involved in the lawsuits allege that they were implanted with an Exactech knee, ankle, or hip device which caused complications and led to revision surgery.
What Knee, Hip, and Ankle Replacements are Part of the Exactech Recall?
- OPTETRAK® All-polyethylene Tibial Components
- OPTETRAK® Tibial Inserts
- OPTETRAK Logic® Tibial Inserts
- TRULIANT® Tibial Inserts
- VANTAGE® Fixed-Bearing Liner Component
Exactech Device Issues for Concern
According to Exactech’s February 2022 recall notice, the company is recalling “all knee and ankle arthroplasty polyethylene inserts packaged in non-conforming bags regardless of label or shelf life”. Defective packaging may cause the devices to degrade early and cause injuries to patients such as accelerated debris, bone loss, cracking, fracture, loosening, pain, and revision surgery.
What are the Symptoms of an Exactech Knee, Hip, or Ankle Failure?
According to Drug Watch, patients with Exactech knee, hip, or ankle implants who experience the following symptoms may have improperly functioning devices: new or worsening pain while walking, the inability to bear weight, grinding or other sounds emanating from the prosthetic area, or any other previously inexperienced symptoms.
What Should Exactech Polyethylene Patients Do?
Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners have been shown to degrade over time. Patients who have Exactech polyethylene implants should immediately call their healthcare providers. What is often required in these cases is a knee replacement revision surgery to replace the potentially hazardous Exactech product.
Speak to an Experienced Attorney Today About Your Exactech Knee, Hip or Ankle Replacement
If you or a loved one were injured by an Exactech device, our experienced product liability attorneys can help. Speak to an attorney today at (305) 662-6178.
