Patients who have received the Exactech Optetrak knee replacement system during their knee replacement surgery have reported a number of issues with the device, including knee implant failure. It appears that various components of the device were failing prematurely, in particular the tibial insert.

Exactech Optetrak Knee Implant Complications

A study was published in the journal Orthopedics and Traumatology: Surgery & Research in June 2012 that indicated many of the 106 patients who were studied after an average of 25 months follow-up experienced poor results.

A total of 110 knee replacements and 106 patients were studied, with several of these patients having bilateral knee replacements. These patients were followed up with at a range of 12 to 42 months, with the mean being 25 month follow-up period.

A number of complications were reported, with 15% of patients being disappointed or dissatisfied with the results. A full 22% of the knees were described as painful, and patients needed regular painkillers in order to tolerate the discomfort caused by the implant.

A total of 22% of the prostheses experienced issues that were leading to loosening of the tibial implant, and 21% of the knees had developed signs of patellofemoral conflict affecting the kneecap as it came into contact with the thigh bone.

Thirteen patients had to undergo revision surgery when their Exactech Optetrak knee implant failed. Nine were revised as a result of tibial loosening at the cement-tibial-implant interface, three were revised due to patellofemoral instability and one was revised due to patellofemoral pain.

The conclusion of the study indicated, “We have suspended implantation of this prosthesis and continue to monitor the progression of patients having received these implants.”

In general, patients with knee implant complications report knee pain, inflammation and swelling, reduced range of motion, loss of mobility, instability of the knee, difficulty balancing and more. When these issues persist, patients with knee implant failure often require a revision surgery in order to correct the problems.

Revision surgeries typically pose greater complications than the initial surgery. If the implant has caused damage, this damage must be repaired as the new implant is placed. There is typically only greater chance of surgical complications and recovery time is typically greater because the patient has already undergone surgery in that same area.

Taking Legal Action Following Exactech Optetrak Knee Implant Failure

If you or a loved one has experienced knee implant failure as a result of having the ExacTech Optetrak knee replacement system surgically placed, you may be eligible to seek legal compensation for your injuries.

Many patients have gone on to file knee replacement device lawsuits against the manufacturer after meeting revision surgery due to an allegedly defective implant. These patients who have successfully filed lawsuits have been able to recover losses related to medical expenses, hospital stays, lost wages, lost earning capacity, loss of spousal companionship, emotional distress, pain and suffering and more.

Typically these product liability lawsuits allege that the product manufacturer made a product that was either defectively designed, manufactured and/or marketed, and these defects led to the personal injury of the patient.

If you would like to see if you are eligible to receive legal compensation as a result of your Exactech Optetrak knee implant injuries, you may qualify for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to discuss the details of your case, and you can make an informed decision as you contemplate taking legal action.

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If you or a loved one suffered from complications caused by an Attune knee implant, an Arthrex knee implant, or an Exactech knee implant, you may have a legal claim. In general, knee replacement surgery lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions. Get help now by filling out the form on this page for a FREE case evaluation.

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