In the fall of 2022, CaseyGerry alerted consumers to the Exactech®, recall for knee and ankle replacement implants due to the early degradation of the polyethylene liner used in these medical implants.

The degradation of the liners were caused by improper packaging which results in premature oxidization. Polyethylene liners provide a buffer between hard tissue and acts as a cartilage in implants such as knee, hip and ankle replacements. Such deterioration could cause mild to severe pain, implant failure and can results in invasive, corrective surgery.

The case is currently being consolidated into a Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) which expedites the case and brings justice to those harmed.

Who Qualifies to File an Exactech Recall Lawsuit?

CaseyGerry is representing patients who have undergone hip, knee or ankle replacement surgery and have experienced or currently experiencing the following:

  • Accelerated debris
  • Bone loss
  • Cracking
  • Fracture
  • Loosening
  • Pain
  • Revision surgery

If you believe you have a claim against Exactech after a hip, knee, or ankle replacement, contact an experienced San Diego Exactech Recall Lawyer as soon as possible. Exactech lawsuits are currently being consolidated into MDLs (multidistrict litigation). An MDL is a type of mass tort lawsuit, different from a class action lawsuit. In an MDL, claims are combined to expedite the process, but cases are still decided individually.

What Devices are Included in the Recall?

Exactech® has issued letters to surgery centers, health care providers and surgeons regarding the recall. The recall applies to the following models manufactured on or after 2004.

Optetrack Logic®

Truliant®

Vantage®

Connexion GXL

The recall was initiated on August 31, 2021, then updated in 2022 after discovering that 80% of their polyethylene inserts were improperly packaged. As a result, the devices were prematurely exposed to oxygen, leading them to wear out prematurely and cause complications when implanted.

Types of Compensation Available

There are no Exactech lawsuit settlements or verdicts as of yet, as litigation is still in the early stages. However, victims have the right to recover the following types of compensation:
Economic Damages
Compensation that reimburses actual financial losses. Some examples include:

  • Current and Future Medical Bills: Any costs related to treating the complications caused by the defective implant, including surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, medical equipment, etc.
  • Lost Wages: Any income lost while you recover.
  • Loss of Earning Potential: If your injury forces you into a different line of work or leaves you unable to earn the same level of income as before the accident.
Economic Damages
Compensation that reimburses actual financial losses. Some examples include:

  • Current and Future Medical Bills: Any costs related to treating the complications caused by the defective implant, including surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, medical equipment, etc.
  • Lost Wages: Any income lost while you recover.
  • Loss of Earning Potential: If your injury forces you into a different line of work or leaves you unable to earn the same level of income as before the accident.

We Will Advocate for You

If you or a loved one has suffered complications after undergoing an ankle, knee, or hip surgery with Exactech implants, contact CaseyGerry. Arrange a free consultation with our San Diego Exactech Recall Lawyer to discuss your options for obtaining compensation.

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