Exactech Optetrak Knee and Ankle Implant Recall Lawsuits
In February 2022, Exactech, an orthopedic device company, issued a recall for their knee and ankle implants received by patients between 2004 and 2022. This alert followed an earlier recall released by Exactech in August 2021, notifying surgeons that non-conforming packaging was used to package Exactech’s knee and ankle implants. As a direct result of the improper packaging, injuries and complications occurred in many patients who received the implants.
The improper packaging has led to the premature wearing of the plastic in Exactech’s knee and ankle implants inserted in patients between 2004 and 2022. As a result, patients have reported pain, swelling and instability in knee and ankle joints, and many have even had the need for painful revision surgery.
The lawyers at Peiffer Wolf have represented thousands of victims of major corporations like Exactech. If you or someone you love has received an Exactech knee or ankle replacement implant between 2004 and 2022 Contact Us by calling 504-523-2434 or by filling an online Contact Form for a FREE Consultation.
Exactech Knee and Ankle Implants | Health Risks, Side Effects and other problems
If you are experiencing complications with your Exactech knee or ankle replacement, corrective revision surgery may be required.
Symptoms that may indicate your Exactech implant may have failed include but are not limited to:
- Inability to bear weight on the knee or ankle joint
- Grinding or other noises within the knee or ankle joint
- Swelling or pain in the knee or ankle joint
- Instability in the knee or ankle joint
Exactech Recall Lawsuits | What happened?
According to a February 7, 2022 notice, Darina Johnson, president and CEO of Exactech, confirmed “most of [Exactech] inserts manufactured since 2004 were packaged in out-of-specification vacuum bags”.
In the notice issued to surgeons, Exactech revealed between the years of 2004 and 2022 their knee and ankle implants were packaged in non-conforming vacuum bags that may cause parts of implants to degrade and “lead to both accelerated debris production, and bone loss, and/or component fatigue cracking/fracture, all leading to corrective revision surgery.”
Exactech is advising all doctors who have installed Exactech knee and ankle replacement systems in patients to closely monitor these patients for signs of complications or potential insert failure.
The lawyers at Peiffer Wolf have represented thousands of victims of major corporations like Exactech. If you or someone you love has experienced health problems related to knee impants, requiring revision or reconstructive surgery Contact Us by calling 504-523-2434 or by filling an online Contact Form for a FREE Consultation.
Exactech Recall | Systems
The following Exactech systems are covered by the recall:
- Optetrak
- Optetrak Logic
- Truliant
- Vantage
Exactech Optetrak Knee Implant | FREE Consultation
The lawyers at Peiffer Wolf have represented thousands of victims of major corporations like Exactech. If you or someone you love has experienced health problems related to knee impants, requiring revision or reconstructive surgery Contact Us by calling 504-523-2434 or by filling an online Contact Form for a FREE Consultation.
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