Exactech Replacement Joint Failures – Are You Owed?

The pain and discomfort of having a medical device fail are bad enough without the expense, trouble, and risk of a corrective procedure. But that’s what many Exactech joint replacement recipients are enduring, and it’s not right.

If you, or someone you know, are enduring the failure of a hip, knee, shoulder, or ankle joint from the Exactech recall, or have required corrective surgery because of an Exactech joint failure, call our defective device lawyers today at 1-866-900-7078 or contact us online for a free case evaluation. You may have grounds for an Exactech lawsuit.

Why Do Exactech Joint Replacements Fail?

Unfortunately, there are three alleged reasons behind the widespread failures of Exactech polyethylene replacement joints – all of which come down to the manufacturer’s behavior.

According to the allegations:

	#1: Exactech cut corners – It is alleged that Exactech used inferior materials and inadequate sterilization and packaging, leading to premature wear and decay
	#2: Exactech knowingly distributed and sold compromised devices – Despite reports and warnings about problems, Exactech allegedly failed to address manufacturing and packaging concerns while continuing to market devices it knew were flawed
	#3: Exactech covered up the problems and misled the medical community – Exactech only made changes after regulatory intervention, and it continued to mislead doctors into believing the devices were safe

Failure #1 – Exactech Cut Corners With Improper Use of Materials

Many defective implants used ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) in the inserts or liner components. These are the “wear” or “contact” areas of the joints.

Unfortunately for patients, these UHMWPE pieces are allegedly defectively designed, manufactured, and packaged, resulting in accelerated wear and degradation. In other words, Exactech failed to adhere to established industry standards in manufacturing and testing UHMWPE in its implants.

Failure #2 – Exactech Knowingly Sold Implants With Packaging Defects

UHMWPE is delicate, and exposure to air causes UHMWPE to degrade. Other possibly harmful substances can also intrude. Despite this rather obvious danger, Exactech’s packaging commonly failed. Furthermore, the company allegedly never adequately tested their implants for wear, oxidation, or degradation.

In addition to the unreasonable risk posed by its faulty packaging, Exactech failed to monitor its products properly, according to lawsuits. Proper oversight may have detected and corrected issues before they became patient problems, but no such oversight or support was provided.

Are you entitled to justice and compensation for the suffering you’ve had to endure due to Exactech’s alleged failures? For help and to see what you may be owed, call us at 1-866-900-7078 or contact us online today.

Failure #3 – Exactech’s Denial, Delay, and Indifference to Complaints

Exactech allegedly knew its products were defective for years without ever correcting it. According to patient lawsuits, the company covered up flaws and ignored problems to trim costs and make more money. All the while, it marketed and sold these faulty medical devices to people who now suffer from pain and disability as a result.

Any or all of these failures could be grounds for an Exactech lawsuit.

Do I Have a Case Against Exactech?

If you, or a loved one, had a hip, knee, shoulder, or ankle replacement between 2004 and 2021, you may have a case against Exactech. More than 600,000 Exactech devices are believed to be defective, including:

• Hip Implants – Connexion GXL, Novation GXL, AcuMatch GXL, MCS GXL
• Knee Implants – Optetrak Comprehensive Total Knee System, Optetrak Logic Comprehensive Knee System, Truliant Comprehensive Total Knee System
• Ankle Implants – Vantage Total Ankle System
• Shoulder Implants – Equinoxe Shoulder System

Patients who received oxidized/damaged implants due to faulty packaging may experience early device failure. Other reported device defects include:

• accelerated wear
• debris production
• bone loss
• component fatigue
• and cracking or fracture requiring painful and expensive revision surgery to correct

What Compensation Can I Seek for My Exactech Implant Failure?

You may be owed significant compensation for:

• Medical bills, including future medical costs and the cost of corrective surgery
• Pain and suffering
• Side effects of implant failure
• Loss of work time
• Loss of family time
• And other compensation

What Are the Symptoms of Exactech Implant Failure?

Patients are suffering multiple mobility-crippling symptoms and side effects of Exactech joint implant failures, including:

• Pain – You may experience persistent pain that can increase over time
• Swelling/Infection – Inflammation or infection may cause joints to swell painfully or uncomfortably
• Grinding/Clicking – Failing implants may cause grinding feelings or clicking sounds
• Instability/Immobility – Failing joints may not feel stable when supporting weight or may simply be unable to do so
• Unusual Movement – Your range of motion may be reduced, or the implant may move in unpredictable ways

Do I Need an Attorney to Help Me With My Case?

We think you do. Exactech has made it clear that its primary goal is to protect its own interests. Do not wait for an Exactech recall. As is often the case, the company will have a sizable legal team working to limit the damage and their potential liability.

Get Clarity on Your Case Today

Don’t delay or tackle an Exactech lawsuit alone. Get a free professional evaluation to see how much you may be owed and to help you decide how you want to proceed. A real person is available to help you right now – just contact us online or call us at 1-866-900-7078.

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin consults with a national network of attorneys on product liability, defective drugs, and defective products cases in an attempt to provide the best representation we can for our clients. Depending on the details of your case, our firm may refer your matter to another law firm with which we associate. We will only do this if we believe it is in your best interests and if you agree.