Exactech Lawsuit: Knee, Ankle & Hip Implants

Exactech Replacement lawsuits aim to get financial compensation for those who’ve suffered injuries and other complications caused by defective liners and inserts in Exactech knee, ankle and hip replacements.

Exactech, an orthopaedic company, recently issued a recall of around 150,000 implants after it was found that the implants contained a defective plastic insert component that causes them to fail prematurely.

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Why Were So Many Exactech Impants Recalled?

The orthopaedic company has been making inserts since 2004, and were packaging them in non-conforming vacuum bags. Although the bags are oxygen resistant, they don’t have a barrier layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), which is used to bolster the implant’s resistance to oxygen.

As a result, oxygen can seep into the insert, causing oxidation, which wouldn’t happen if the proper precautions were taken.

The added oxygen can cause the implant to rapidly deteriorate, resulting in the following:

• Accelerated wear debris production
• Bone loss
• Disintegration of bone cells (lysis)
• Pain
• Loosening
• Component fatigue cracking/fracture

In many cases, a revision surgery may be necessary.

Impacted Replacements

Recalled Exactech knee and ankle systems (since 2004):

• Optetrak: ~61,000
• Optetrak Logic: ~61,000
• Truliant Knee Replacement: ~25,000
• Vantage Ankle Implants: ~1,500

Recalled Exactech hip replacement systems:

• Connexion GXL Hip Replacement: ~90,000

Who Could Be Eligible To File A Claim?

1.  Those who’ve had revision surgery
2.  Have been told by a doctor that they need a revision surgery
3.  Are seeing a doctor or intend to see an doctor for any of the following symptoms in the joint where they received an Exactech knee, ankle or hip implant:

• Clicking, grinding, popping, or other noises
• Dislocations
• Inability to bear weight
• Instability in the knee, ankle, or hip
• New or worsening pain
• Osteolysis / bone degeneration / bone loss
• Premature wear or device failure
• Constant swelling of the joint
• Repeat infections

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms after receiving an implant, contact our team of professionals who can help you navigate this difficult situation.

What To Do If You’ve Had Or Require Revision Surgery?

In some cases, people may turn to the manufacturer for answers but this could be a critical mistake.

Manufacturers have often misled their consumers with misinformation campaigns and empty promises. At The Barnes Firm, we’re about the facts.

Our best Exactech lawsuit attorneys have years of experience fighting these big companies to get what’s fair for those injured by their defective products.

Before contacting anyone else, you can trust The Barnes Firm to help guide you through your unique situation – and you’ll talk with a real, live attorney for FREE.

Contact The Barnes Firm’s Best Defective Implant Lawyers

If you believe you’ve been suffering due to a faulty knee, hip or ankle implant, The Barnes Firm’s best injury lawyers have the experience to help guide you through the difficult road ahead. And the best part is, our assistance is FREE.

Our knowledgeable attorneys don’t get paid unless they recover the compensation you’re rightfully owed. Even if you’re not sure if you have a claim, you can count on The Barnes Firm’s best to help steer you in the right direction.

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