A prosthetic manufacturer is facing an Exactech knee replacement lawsuit from an Alabama woman alleging serious knee replacement complications.

The Exactech knee replacement lawsuit alleges the woman experienced implant complications soon after the device was implemented and needed revision surgery to resolve the problems.

Plaintiff Judy B. opted to file the Exactech knee replacement lawsuit, alleging the company failed to disclose the potential complications associated with their device.

Similar to other patients who opted the Exactech knee replacement device, Judy was recommended the device to restore her mobility that was lost to damaged knee joints.

However, not long after Judy had the device implanted, she reportedly experienced serious complications that eventually forced her to undergo revision surgery.

Judy claims the medical device directly compounded her condition and that she would require intense medical care. As a result, she has incurred massive medical bills and has a diminished quality of life.

Judy opted to file the Exactech knee replacement lawsuit after discovering the device’s alleged propensity to failure and complications. At all times relevant, Judy used the Exactech knee implant for its intended purpose and did not deviate from instructions.

In addition, Judy did not receive any notifications from the company and her surgeon was also unaware of the possibility of device failure.

Overview of Exactech Knee Implant Complications

Approximately 4.4 million Americans undergo knee replacement surgery and many choose Exactech devices. Several recalls have been issued by health officials over the years, with Exactech being one of the companies to take their knee implants off the market.

The FDA began receiving injury reports in conjunction with the Exactech Opetrak knee replacement from patients reporting the devices had failed. The knee implant reportedly failed due to tibial insert wear and tear with a recent study observing the alleged defective nature of the device.

The inquiry was conducted by Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research which examined 110 prostheses in 106 patients in 25 months post knee replacement surgery. The Optetrak study found:

• 15% of patients expressed disappointments or dissatisfaction
• 22% of patients reported pain and needed painkillers to cope
• 22% of patients reported suffering tibial implant loosening
• 21% of patients showed signs of patellofemoral conflict
• 13 knee implants needed revision surgery due to knee implant complications

Scientists noted tibial loosening was most common at the cement tibial implant area of the device, which may result in fragmentation and deteriorating of the device. Exactech has been criticized for failure to properly address potential device failure, as well as other side effects.

Many patients like Judy have opted to file legal action against manufacturers for failing to take proper safety precautions in protecting their consumers. Judy states that she would not have opted for the Exactech knee implant if she had known the likelihood of device failure and need for revision surgery.

Her Exactech knee replacement lawsuit alleges several charges of product liability and negligence.

This Exactech Knee Replacement Lawsuit is Case No. 2:17-cv-01052-RDP, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division.

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