Knee Replacement Lawsuits

Exactech Recall For Defective Knee, Hip, and Ankle Implants

Millions of patients have been implanted with Exactech Knee replacement systems since the devices were brought to market. However, design issues with the Exactech Optetrak, Truliant, and Logic knee replacement system and other knee implants have prompted the companies and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue warnings and an Exactech recall for the potentially dangerous product. Thousands of patients have experienced problems with this knee replacement, including accelerated knee wear, bone loss, and cracking or component fatigue that may require patients to undergo painful revision surgery to resolve implant complications.

In February 2022, an Exactech knee replacement recall was issued for more than 147,000 knee, ankle, and hip implants used since 2004. If you received a recalled Exactech Optetrak knee, settlement benefits may be available. Defective polyethylene inserts used with knee replacements may wear out and degrade prematurely, resulting in the need for an additional knee revision surgery.

The FDA has issued recalls after receiving numerous reports of knee implant failures. Those who have suffered from this device may have viable Exactech Optetrak Injury Lawsuits.

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Knee Implant Recall Information on Exactech

On February 7, 2022, an Exactech knee replacement recall notice was sent to orthopedic surgeons throughout the United States, providing information about over 100,000 defective and dangerous knee inserts implanted in patients starting in 2004. The manufacturer also provided this recall letter that should be sent to all individuals who had the defective device impacted. Although most consumers didn’t learn about this recall until 2022, the manufacturer first disclosed problems with the replacement inserts in an August 2021 recall to over 60,000 patients. The recall has now been substantially expanded to include Exactech Optetrak knee replacements sold since 2004, Logic knee implants sold since 2009, and Truliant knee systems sold since 2017.

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Exactech Optetrak CR Tibial Components	Exactech Optetrak PS Tibial Components	Exactech Optetrak CR Tibial Inserts
Exactech Optetrak CR Slope Tibial Inserts	Exactech Optetrak PS Tibial Inserts	Exactech Optetrak HI-FLEX PS Tibial Inserts
Exactech Optetrak Logic CR Tibial Inserts	Exactech Optetrak Logic CR Slope Tibial Inserts	Exactech Optetrak Logic CRC Tibial Inserts
Exactech Optetrak Logic PS Tibial Inserts	Exactech Optetrak Logic PSC Tibial Inserts	Exactech Optetrak Logic CC Tibial Inserts
Exactech Truliant CR Tibial Insert	Exactech Truliant CR Slope Tibial Insert	Exactech Truliant CRC Tibial Inserts
Exactech Truliant PS Tibial Inserts	Exactech Truliant PSC Tibial Inserts

Types of Knee Implants Sold Since 2004 Being Recalled

Originally introduced in the United States in 1994, the manufacturer’s implant was on the market for about ten years before any significant changes were introduced. These changes were made to the manufacturing process for vacuum bags used for polyethylene inserts with these knee implants, which is the reason for the extensive recall.

Issues with Exactech Optetrak Knee Implants

Anyone who received the now-recalled knee implant may face an increased risk of experiencing problems with their Exactech knee replacement. This may result in the need for revision surgery after experiencing symptoms of additional knee problems. A total knee replacement system includes a number of specific components, which all work together to provide an artificial knee replacement. These include the femoral implant, tibial tray, patellar component, and a tibial polyethylene insert. The problem with the Exactech recalled knee implants is found in the polyethylene insert, which serves a very important function throughout the life of the knee replacement. The polyethylene or plastic knee insert is a “shock absorber” and replaces the function of cartilage in your knee joint. If the plastic insert fails, the knee replacement fails.

Officially known as an Exactech Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) knee insert, the knee replacement liners were found to be packaged in defective vacuum bags that were not sufficiently oxygen-resistant. These insert bags did not contain a second barrier layer containing ethylene vinyl alcohol, which is intended to protect the knee insert from prematurely degenerating. This can cause oxygen to reach the plastic inserts during storage or before it is implanted, resulting in oxidation that severely degrades the polyethylene liner. This increases the risk of several knee replacement problems much earlier than expected, including:

Accelerated knee wear
Debris production
Bone loss
Component cracking, fracture or fatigue
Additional knee revision surgery

Symptoms and Reasons Your Knee Replacement is Failing

Symptoms of replacement knee failure caused by premature wear of the polyethylene insert can include: New or worsening knee pain, knee swelling, pain while walking, knee instability, grinding, clicking, or other noises from the knee implant. If you are suffering from these, then you should immediately report the issue to your surgeon, who will likely perform an examination and obtain knee x-rays to evaluate the device. If it is found that you are experiencing problems or replacement knee failure, your surgeon may recommend knee revision surgery to remove or replace the components. An alternative to removal of the knee replacement may include surgery to exchange the defective polyethylene insert.

Even if you or a loved one have not experienced symptoms, knee recall settlements may still be available. The recalled knee replacement will likely result in the need for additional medical monitoring and treatment, and possibly a revision surgery to remove the defective liner.

Qualify For Compensation with Forester Haynie

If you or a loved one have undergone a total knee replacement since 2004 that may have involved an Exactech Optetrak, Exactech Optetrak Logic, or Exactech Truliant knee implant, financial compensation and settlement benefits may be available. Additionally, it is not necessary that you know whether a recalled Extactech knee implant was used before contacting us to investigate further. Call or text us today at 214-210-2100, or complete the form below to request a free case review. The information you provide about your knee replacement will be reviewed, and if it is determined that you may be eligible for a settlement, we can discuss moving forward with a potential lawsuit.

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Knee Replacement Lawsuits

Exactech Recall For Defective Knee, Hip, and Ankle Implants

Knee Implant Recall Information on Exactech

Types of Knee Implants Sold Since 2004 Being Recalled

Issues with Exactech Optetrak Knee Implants

Symptoms and Reasons Your Knee Replacement is Failing

Qualify For Compensation with Forester Haynie

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