Exactech Joint Replacement Recall
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Case Overview
Exactech recalled certain polyethylene knee and ankle replacement inserts in 2022 after discovering that defective vacuum packaging allowed oxygen to degrade the plastic liners prematurely. This affected approximately 147,000 devices implanted worldwide. The degraded inserts break down faster than expected, causing implant failure and the need for painful revision surgery, often within years of the original procedure.
Health Risks & Injuries
- Premature implant failure
- Bone loss around the implant
- Joint instability
- Chronic pain and swelling
- Plastic debris in joint causing inflammation
- Need for revision surgery
- Reduced mobility and quality of life
- Infection risk during revision procedures
Who Qualifies
- Patients who received Exactech knee, hip, or ankle replacement implants
- Those with recalled Exactech polyethylene inserts
- Patients experiencing premature implant failure or pain
- Those who require revision surgery due to defective Exactech components
Current Litigation Status
MDL consolidated in the Eastern District of New York. Lawsuits filed against Exactech and parent company TPG Capital. Cases growing as more patients experience implant failures. Expert discovery and bellwether selections ongoing.
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