Have you suffered from knee replacement complications after being implanted with an Arthrex iBalance? You may be able to file an Arthrex knee lawsuit.

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the United States. So far, more than four million Americans have undergone knee replacement surgery. Unfortunately, more and more patients are coming forward with reports of severe complications.

A number of knee replacement devices have been connected to serious side effects, including the Arthrex iBalance device. Some devices, including the Arthrex iBalance, have been recalled over defects. Patients who have suffered from side effects of the Arthrex iBalance or other knee implant devices may be able to pursue litigation.

Arthrex iBalance Knee System

Back in December 2015, Arthrex issued a recall on its Arthrex iBalance TKA Tibial Tray component. The recall was issued after a defect was found in the implant, where the outer part of the knee implant had a smooth texture found to be incompatible with previous models, which had a rough texture. The medical device manufacturer noted that the use of these devices should be discontinued.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), around 2,378 Arthrex iBalance units affected by the recall had already entered distribution across the country.

Patients have reported complications with the Arthrex iBalance and other knee replacement devices, some of which may require the patient to undergo revision surgery to alleviate side effects. Of course, revision surgery carries with it further risks of infection or other side effects, as well as additional medical expenses.

If you or someone you love has suffered from serious side effects after implantation with an Arthrex iBalance device, you may be able to file an Arthrex knee lawsuit.

Other Knee Implant Device Recalls

The Arthrex knee replacement device is not the only one to have been recalled due to defects and reports of side effects. Other knee implant devices have also been the subject of similar recalls due to serious complications that, in some cases, required revision surgery.

Other knee replacement devices linked with serious side effects include the DePuy Synthes Attune and Exactech Optetrak devices.

The DePuy Synthes Attune knee system has reportedly been linked with several issues, including failure of components to bond, worn components, fracture, metal debris shedding, and loss of the bone’s attachment with the implant (osseointegration), any of which can cause the device to fail.

A recall of the DePuy Attune Knee Tibial Articulation Surface Instruments was announced in June 2015 by the FDA.

The Exatech Optetrak knee implant device has also been linked with device failure. Patients have reported suffering from pain, implant loosening, and required revision surgery.

Filing an Arthrex Knee Lawsuit

If you or someone you love has suffered from these or other complications due to DePuy, Arthrex or Exactech knee implants, you may be able to file a lawsuit.

While filing an Arthrex knee lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering caused by side effects of defective knee implant devices, it can help to alleviate the financial burden caused by medical expenses and lost wages.

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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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