If you or anyone you love has suffered damages from an Exactech implant device, you might be eligible to file an Exactech Knee Lawsuit and seek financial compensation. Connect with People for Law to see whether you can qualify for the Exactech knee lawsuit. You can contact our attorney team to get a free case evaluation. 

Our expert mass tort attorneys work on Exactech knee, hip, and ankle implant failure cases on behalf of the victims. Those who took a recalled Exactech implant and failed afterwards require revision surgeries. We are dedicated to helping victims who seek compensation and justice, as they are at no fault. With decades of collective experience in dealing with mass tort cases, our attorneys represent victims and their families where a defective tool puts consumers at risk. 

How Did the Exactech Knee Recall Lead to a Lawsuit? 

Leading medical product manufacturers and suppliers, such as Exactech, have been prosecuted for manufacturing defective knee replacement implants. Exactech is renowned for manufacturing different brands of knee replacement products. The company has voluntarily recalled numerous knee models due to defective polyethylene implant liners.

In the Exactech knee lawsuit, several plaintiffs claimed that Exactech had failed to warn doctors and patients regarding the potential consequences of implant failures and defects. As a result, some individuals experienced complications like severe pain, swelling, and difficulty in movement.

Further, medical research has already confirmed that the company’s knee implant can degrade prematurely and lead to further physical complications. The central claim of our Exactech knee lawsuit is to provide the requisite compensation to each patient, owing to the damage it has caused.

Who Can Qualify for the Exactech Knee Lawsuit? 

You may qualify for the lawsuit as a plaintiff, but a lack of proper legal assistance might prevent you from receiving justice. All you need to do is satisfy the following eligibility criteria for appropriate compensation.

• You should have an Exactech hip, knee, and ankle implant
• Have suffered physical side effects and emotional stress from the Exactech implant
• Had a revision surgery and developed complications from it.
• Further, additional financial stress caused complications from Exactech.

Signs of Injury from Defective Exactech Surgical Hardware

Individuals who have used a recalled Exactech implant are at risk of various painful complications. Sometimes, early device failure might exhibit symptoms like intense pain, severe bone loss, and mobility issues. Several times, the only way to get rid of these issues is through the process of corrective surgery. The common injuries suffered due to defective Exactech implants include:

• Component fracture
• Device failure
• Difficulty in walking
• Bone loss
• Dislocations
• Early and excessive device wear
• Inability to bear weight
• Instability
• New or worsening pain
• Noises such as clicking, grinding, or popping
• Revision surgery
• Swelling

Which Products Are Included in the Exactech Knee Recall Lawsuits?

Since the year 2021, Exactech knee lawsuits have recalled several products, which then incited individuals to claim compensation for the risk of injury they faced. If someone suffered complications due to the following Exactech products, you qualify to file an Exactech lawsuit.

• Truliant Knee: CR Tibial Inserts, CRC Tibial Inserts, CR Slope Tibial Inserts, PS Tibial Inserts, PSC Tibial Inserts
• Novation Hip with Connexion GXL liner
• Optetrak Logic Knee: CR Slope Tibial Inserts, CR Tibial Inserts, PSC Tibial Inserts, CRC Tibial Inserts, PS Tibial Inserts, CC Tibial Inserts
• Vantage Ankle: Fixed-Bearing Liner 
• Optetrak Knee: All-polyethylene CR Tibial Components, All-polyethylene PS Tibial Components, CR Tibial Inserts, CR Slope Tibial Inserts, PS Tibial Inserts, HI-FLEX PS Tibial Inserts
• MCS Hip with Connexion GXL liner
• Acumatch Hip with Connexion GXL liner

Compensation Types in Exactech Knee Replacement Lawsuits 

Within the Exactech knee lawsuits, compensation can considerably vary based on the specifics of the case, injuries involved, and the liability established. Some of the common types of compensation include

• Past and future medical costs arising from treatment complications of knee implants.
• Appealing for compensation because of the physical and mental pain caused by faulty knee implants.
• Lost wages because of physical and emotional stress caused by the treatment
• Loss of quality of life due to chronic pain, permanent physical or emotional damage.
• Loss of consortium from physical or emotional anguish caused by defective knee implants.
• Punitive damages are used to punish the defendant, whose conduct seemed negligent and intentional.

Concluding Thoughts

If you also received an Exactech recalled implant, People For Law can help you present a solid case. With our expertise regarding mass tort cases, your case is more than just a number to us. It is a stepping stone in the fight against the negligence of medical product manufacturers, who have endangered the lives of countless people.