Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common surgeries in the United States. Indeed, around 4.4 million Americans have been implanted with a knee replacement.

Unfortunately, many of these patients have reported suffering from serious complications as a result of device failure of the Arthrex iBalance device and others, often leading to revision surgery. These signs of knee replacement failure could be difficult to identify.

What is the Arthrex iBalance Device?

The Arthrex iBalance total knee implant device was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013 after being fast-tracked through the 510(k) premarket approval program. This program allows manufacturers to skip rigorous testing by claiming that their devices are “substantially equivalent) to already-approved devices. While the Arthrex iBalance device was designed to offer an alternative less intrusive than total knee replacement, more and more patients are reporting serious issues associated with these devices.

Is the Arthrex iBalance Linked With Knee Replacement Failure?

The Arthrex iBalance implant is one of the major knee replacement devices that has been linked with early failure. In December 2015, Arthrex issued a recall for a device component of the Arthrex iBalance, the TKA Tibial Tray, after it discovered the texture of the component was incompatible with previous models.

A number of patients have reported suffering from knee replacement failure with the Arthrex iBalance. In many cases, complications have necessitated that patients undergo revision surgery to remove and replace the failed device. The Exactech knee replacement device has also been linked with serious knee replacement side effects.

Signs of Knee Replacement Failure

If you have had a knee replacement surgery with an Arthrex iBalance or another device, be on the lookout for symptoms that may indicate a problem with your device. There are a few key signs of knee replacement failure. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pain
• Stiffness
• Mobility issues
• Swelling
• Instability problems
• Infection
• Fractures
• Disassociation of implant
• Inflammation
• Implant loosening
• Change in component position
• Kneecap moving out of place (Patellofemoral Tracking-Lateral Release)
• Others

Do I Need Revision Surgery?

After a knee replacement device has failed, many patients require revision surgery to remove and replace the device in question. Of course, revision surgery brings with it its own risks. Potential complications of revision surgery include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• damage to nerves or blood vessels
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
• Intra-operative fractures
• Swelling

What Can a Knee Replacement Failure Lawsuit Help With?

Of course, filing a lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering caused by knee implant failure, but it can at least help to alleviate the financial burden caused by a number of expenses, including:

• Hospital and medical bills
• Long-term medical care
• Pain and suffering
• Revision surgery
• Lost wages
• Loss of future earnings
• Permanent disability

If you or someone you love has suffered from knee replacement failure complications after implantation with an Arthrex iBalance implant or another device, you may be able to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation.

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