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Exactech Issues Equinoxe Shoulder Replacement Recall

Posted on by Loni Liss

The Yost Legal Group’s Experienced Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System Lawyers Are Taking Cases

Another device, another recall: “Exactech has initiated a recall to remove Equinoxe Shoulder System devices packaged in the defective bags from facilities’ unused inventory,” reads a banner update on the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) webpage for Exactech’s Equinoxe Shoulder System. We here at The Yost Legal Group are not surprised.

For years, our experienced Exactech attorneys have pursued Exactech lawsuits. The company has a checkered history. Over the last few years, dozens of defective medical devices, such as ankle, hip, and knee implants, have been recalled.

Many of the recalls stem from the same problem: faulty packaging, which leads to unintended oxidization of the parts.

Now, Exactech is recalling its Equinoxe Shoulder System devices. Exactech recall lawsuits are underway for this defective shoulder implant. If you have had shoulder replacement surgery, you may qualify to file a lawsuit.

Call The Yost Legal Group Today for a free consultation about your defective Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System device. You may have a case if your Equinoxe Shoulder System implant has been recalled.

Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Replacement Recall Alert

Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Replacement Recall Alert

We at The Yost Legal Group wanted to draw attention to this latest Exactech recall because it follows an all-too-familiar pattern of negligence at the company, resulting in defective medical devices.

In fact, Exactech’s website provides a useful database of all its defective and recalled products. That is how common Exactech recalls are. With the latest recall, Exactech now has a defective device from the shoulders all the way down to the ankles.

Did you have a reverse shoulder replacement surgery or a total shoulder replacement surgery? Read about the Exactech shoulder recall in this blog, which will explain the potential risk of needing additional surgery.

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Seek Legal Advice to Protect Yourself from Exactech’s Defective Devices

Exactech’s negligence affects hundreds of thousands of people who depend upon these devices to maintain or improve their quality of life. Thousands of patients have shoulder joint replacements each year to help them feel better.

Given the dozens of recalls that all stem from the same root cause (defective packaging), Exactech is not taking this very serious issue as seriously as it should. People should feel safe and secure with their implants.

When a shoulder replacement failure occurs, an experienced product liability lawyer and defective medical device lawyer can provide guidance. Medical device company’s failure rates are increasing the risk of requiring additional surgeries for patients.

If you or a loved one has received an Exactech ankle, hip, knee, or shoulder implant that turned out to be defective, you may have a viable legal claim against the company.

Call the experienced Exactech recall lawyers at The Yost Legal Group today for a free consultation and the opportunity to pursue legal justice. We can be reached by phone or text at 410-659-6800.

Exactech Recall Timeline Reveals Negligence Pattern

The pattern of negligence as it pertains to Exactech’s recalled defective medical devices is even more stark when you see some of them laid out in a timeline.

Exactech Recalls for Defective Devices:

  • April 2024: Equinoxe Shoulder System devices in defective bags – Yet again, Exactech packaged its devices in bags that did not meet specifications, this time because of a missing oxygen-barrier layer.
  • April 2024: Optetrak Patella components in defective bags – Exactech sold the Optetrak Patella components in vacuum-sealed bags that did not meet proper specifications for medical devices.
  • June 2023: Shoulder GPS Impactor – “The ball and spring housed within the locking mechanism of the handle can dislodge during disassembly or during impaction.”
  • August 2022: Hip implants with polyethylene packaged in defective bags – Exactech packed these hip components in “non-conforming bags,” which led to accelerated wear.
  •    February 2022: Truliant knee implants—Like Logic and Optetrak, Exactech recalled the Truliant knee implants because their defective packaging could cause product failure.
  • February 2022: Optetrak knee implants—By the time Exactech recalled the devices for defective packaging, over 300,000 Optetrak knee implants had been sold globally.
  • February 2022: Logic knee implants – After selling more than 120,000 units worldwide, Exactech issued a recall because the defective packaging could lead to excessive wear and failure.
  • June 2021: Connexion GXL hip liner – After 89,050 Connexion GXL hip liners were in the marketplace, Exactech determined there was a risk of edge-loading and premature wear.

This is not nearly an exhaustive list of all of Exactech’s defective implant recalls over the last five years.

What are the signs that your Exactech Shoulder Implant may be failing?

How Exactech’s Device Negligence Evolved Over Time

Exactech has several dozens of components and devices in its recalled-products database. Exactech has sold defective products or products that would become defective because of faulty packaging for decades.

Some of these products were sold to hundreds of thousands of people who were just hoping to regain or retain their mobility or the ability to lift their arms over their heads without pain.

If you or a loved one was the recipient of Exactech’s recalled Equinoxe Shoulder System device, The Yost Legal Group’s experienced Exactech attorneys are here to help.

Exactech and the FDA have issued recalls and notices for Exactech’s defective shoulder implant. For a free consultation, call or text us today at 410-659-6800.

How Delayed Exactech Shoulder Replacement Recalls Harm Patients

That is why the experienced Exactech lawyers at The Yost Legal Group are participating in the MDL against Exactech for selling defective ankle, hip, knee, and shoulder implants.

Now, here we are in another year with newer devices and another recall because of defective packaging. Exactech is failing its customers yet again.

These implants are expected to live inside people for years, maybe even decades. People are supposed to trust a company that does not provide its own packaging, right?

What are the signs that your Exactech Shoulder Implant may be failing?

Tens of thousands of people are already in pain because of Exactech’s defective ankle, hip, and knee implants. We can now add the Equinoxe Shoulder System devices to the Exactech lawsuit and recall.

With hundreds of thousands of Exactech devices sold globally over the decades, these devices are like ticking time bombs in people’s bodies.

Exactech seems to have a culture of negligence, which is putting people’s health and well-being at risk.

Symptoms of a defective Exactech ankle, hip, knee, or shoulder implant:

  • Accelerated component/device fatigue
  • Bone fractures
  • Component/device fracturing
  • Debris production
  • Instability at the implant site (after the standard recovery window)

This list of symptoms is not complete or comprehensive. However, it gives an idea of some of the major issues related to defective Exactech implants.

Exactech Lawsuit Assistance—Free Consultations Available

If you think something is wrong with your implant, please make sure to seek medical advice from a medical professional. Adverse side effects from a defective medical implant can be severe and life-threatening.

After consulting with a doctor regarding your health, decide if you would like to pursue a claim against Exactech. We can help you file an Exactech lawsuit for your defective Exactech shoulder implant. Our Exactech attorneys can help you figure out if you have a case.

If you or a loved one was the recipient of a recalled Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System device, you may have a case in the defective Exactech shoulder replacement lawsuit.

The experienced Exactech shoulder implant lawyers at The Yost Legal Group offer free consultations for potential clients.

Contact our experienced product liability attorneys about seeking compensation with a free case evaluation.

There are no legal fees unless we win your case. Call or text us today at 410-659-6800 to learn more.

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Urgent Exactech Recall of Defective Hip Liner

Posted on by Loni Liss

Exactech Recall Lawsuit; Connexion GXL Hip Replacement Liner

Exactech, a Florida based medical device manufacturer, has issued an FDA Exachtech recall of a number of its medical devices. The recall list includes:

  • Optetrak
  • Optetrak Logic
  • Truliant knee replacement products
  • Vantage ankle replacement products
  • Connexion GXL Hip Liner

The hip implant recalls are prompted by the plastic in these products wearing out much faster than expected and causing the devices to fail. Most of these products were marketed to last 15 to 20 years but are failing much earlier.

The failure leads to pain and complications that usually require additional revision surgery to correct the problems caused by these defective products. Exactech lawsuits are being filed for victims injured by the recalled products.

Exactech hip replacement recall

“Enhanced” Polyethylene Wears Out Causing Bone Damage and Potential Hip Replacement

Exactech uses a special type of polyethylene in its products known as UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). Exactech claimed that this “enhanced polyethylene” enabled its products to wear less and last longer than the standard polyethylene used by other orthopedic implant manufacturers. The opposite has proven true.

The industry standard for orthopedic implants is cross-linked polyethylene. Cross-linked plastic is treated with gamma or electron beam irradiation, creating harder, stronger, and more wear-resistant plastic.

Vitamin E was added to the material in the mid-2000s, further improving hip liner longevity. This design has been patented, leading some manufacturers, such as Exactech, to design their own version of this plastic to avoid paying patent fees.

This is where Exactech’s Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene comes into play. Exactech created this as a way of saving money. However, due to poor manufacturing, the actual resulting polyethylene was not treated the way the patented cross-linked polyethylene was during production.

This resulted in the existence of free radicals on the plastic’s surface, making it more susceptible to oxidation. The oxidation then led to knee implant failure and hip implant failure. Thus leading to hip replacement complications and knee replacement complications.

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Exactech’s Cost-Cutting Measures Lead to Critical Hip Replacement Failures

Exactech claimed that the product’s packaging caused early oxidation. However, the product is meant to be resistant to oxidation since it will still encounter oxygen while implanted inside the body.

The failure of this plastic, and by association- Exactech products, is the result of cutting corners to save money. This could have been avoided had Exactech used the patented cross-linked polyethylene that has proven to be highly successful in orthopedic implants.

Instead, countless individuals suffered harm and had to undergo a hip replacement simply to save the company a couple of bucks.

Many patients have to undergo a revision hip implant surgery and a revision total knee revision surgery. The cost-cutting measures created range of motion problems, soft tissue problems, and diminishing quality of life for many.

Exactech Connexion GXL Hip liner lawsuit

Exactech’s Connexion GXL hip implant is a medical device used in total hip replacements. It is a “metal on plastic” hip implant featuring a polyethylene plastic acetabular liner. These implants are failing due to the polyethylene liners deteriorating.

The deterioration exposes the metal, causing the metal components within the implant to rub together and break down prematurely.

Studies by orthopedic surgeons of the Exactech Connexion GXL liner published in medical journals have shown that this defective liner is prone to early failure.

When the plastic wears out, it causes severe bone damage called osteolysis, which often requires hip liner replacement surgery.

The Yost Legal Group is filing hip replacement lawsuits for individuals across the country. If you require a revision surgery of your joint replacement device, protect your rights by filing a lawsuit.

Symptoms of the Device Failure include:

  • Difficulty walking
  • Loosening of the implant
  • Joint Stiffness
  • Swelling and inflammation
  • Possible bone degeneration: osteolysis
  • Extreme Pain

High Failure Rates Lead to FDA Recall

In June 2021, Exactech recalled the Connexion GXL liner. This was because the medical community had concerns about its high failure rates from wear, which were leading to severe osteolysis.

This recall affected roughly 90,000 patients with the Connexion GXL Liner. Exactech also sent doctors an “urgent communication” letter warning about the higher failure rates.

In fact, Exactech recommended that Connexion GXL patients follow up with their doctor if they had received their hip implant in the last six years and had not had a follow appointment in the past 12 months.

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Optetrak, Optetrak Logic, and Truliant Knee Implants

Along with the Connexion GXL Liner, the recall also included:

  • 60,926 Exactech Optetrak knee implants
  • 60,518 Exactech Optetrak Logic knee implants
  • 24,727 Exactech Truliant knee implants
  • impacting nearly 150,000 patients with these products.

The same defective polyethylene inserts were also used in 1,561 Exactech Vantage ankle replacement systems, which have also been recalled.

The Optetrak, Optetrak Logic, and Truliant Knee replacement systems are considered metal-on-plastic devices.

Polyethylene cushions the joints between the metal components. When the polyethylene oxidizes, the device breaks down, debris breaks off into the body, bone loss occurs, and more.

Symptoms of a failing knee or ankle system present complications, including:

  • Pain
  • Swelling around the joint
  • Accelerated wear
  • Component fatigue
  • Component fracturing
  • Debris production
  • Osteolysis (bone loss)
  • Bone Fractures
  • Instability in the knee or ankle
  • Inability to bear weight

If you have an Exactech knee or ankle implant and are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Exactech Attempts to Limit Rights of Patients

After the recall, Exactech hired a company, Broadspire, to contact individuals who had received the recalled products. They wanted to see if these individuals were experiencing any problems and if they might require additional surgery.

Broadspire offered minimal compensation for those suffering from complications, only to cover the cost of the revision surgery.

In return for a small payment, people had to give up their right to sue Exactech in the future. This meant they couldn’t get money for the pain they went through.

Exactech hired Broadspire to save the company money. They are looking out for Exactech, not the people harmed by their defective devices.

If you have any of the recalled Exactech products and are suffering from complications, DO NOT sign an agreement with Broadspire. Doing so will waive your right to claim full compensation for the pain and suffering caused by this Exactech defective product.

You May Have a Claim for Compensation

If you or a loved one have a total knee replacement that has failed, you may qualify to file a lawsuit for financial compensation.

If you have one of the hip replacement recall devices, you may qualify to file a lawsuit.

If you had any joint replacement surgery that required being removed and replaced, call The Yost Legal Group to learn about your rights.

Do not sign anything from Exactech or Broadspire without speaking with an Exactech lawyer first. Doing so could limit your right to sue for full and fair compensation.

If you have questions, call The Yost Legal Group at 1-800-YOST-LAW (1-800-967-8529) today. We will provide a free case evaluation, or email us at info@yostlaw.com.

Our experienced Exactech attorneys can help you pursue your Exactech claim. We are investigating claims for individuals who are seeking Exactech settlements. There is no fee or expense unless you recover.

Exactech Hip Replacement Lawsuit Update 2023

Posted on by Loni Liss

Protect your rights by filing an Exactech Hip Replacement Lawsuit. Exactech is a global medical device company that creates orthopedic implant devices and surgical instrumentation for joint replacement surgeries. As a result of premature device failure, thousands of people require revision surgery or have developed serious health issues, such as Osteolysis.

If you or a loved one had any of the following surgeries, and the Exactech implant was used, you may qualify to file a claim against Exachtech.

– knee replacement surgery

– hip replacement surgery

– ankle replacement surgery

Did you have revision surgery for your hip replacement, knee replacement, or ankle replacement?

Did you receive a letter saying you require revision surgery?

Have you been diagnosed with Osteolysis after having hip, knee, or ankle replacement surgery?

Did you have hip replacement complications from the Exactech hip recall?

knee revision surgery after a defective exactech medical device

Protect yourself with the help of experienced Exactech lawyers

If you answered yes to any of the above, contact The Yost Legal Group at 800-967-8529 for a free, confidential consultation. We will answer your questions and inform you about the current Exachtech litigation. You may qualify to file a Hip Replacement Lawsuit.

Lawsuits have been filed against Exactech by victims seeking compensation for:

– past medical expenses

– future medical expenses

– pain and suffering

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Exactech Hip Replacement Lawsuit Timeline

May 2023

Judge Donna Keim of Gainesville, FL, organized a special “science day” focused on Exactech implants. Two esteemed judges, Judge Nicholas Garaufis and Judge Marcia M. Henry from the Eastern District of New York, were invited to participate.

During this unique gathering, experts representing the plaintiff and defense sides of the Exactech lawsuit shared valuable insights on various aspects of the case.

Topics included the science behind hip and knee replacements, revisions, the materials used in the recalled Exactech implants, and the packaging materials. Additionally, other issues related to the recalled devices were also addressed.

Science Day was a significant opportunity for the judge to deepen her understanding of the recalled devices and raise pertinent questions. Moving forward, regular case management conferences will be held by the judges as the discovery phase progresses in the Exactech lawsuits. This ensures a thorough and practical examination of the matter at hand.

March 2023

The FDA warns patients and healthcare providers who have used Exactech joint replacement devices between 2004 and August 2021. They communicated about the recall of specific devices manufactured during this period.

The recalled Exactech joint replacement devices, including knees, ankles, and hips, were found to have been packaged in defective packaging bags. These bags lacked an essential oxygen barrier layer, which serves to protect the devices from oxidation – a chemical reaction that can deteriorate plastics over time.

The consequences of oxidation can be severe, resulting in accelerated device wear/failure, as well as component cracking or fracture. These issues may ultimately necessitate corrective revision surgery. It is important to note that some of the recalled devices are also associated with an increased risk of revision surgeries and bone loss due to excessive device wear/failure.

The FDA urged patients and healthcare providers to be aware of this recall and take the necessary steps to address potential risks or concerns. It was advised to contact the appropriate healthcare professionals to discuss further actions, such as device replacement or additional monitoring.

January 2023

Exactech pushes for official coordination and consolidation of federal and state court litigations related to the Exactech implant recalls.

December 2022

A rapid increase in lawsuits related to the Exactech recall has been filed into the Exactech MDL 3044.

October 2022

Due to the volume of cases filed, lawsuits involving the recalled knee and ankle products were consolidated into a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) in the Eastern District of New York. Similarly, many recalled hip and ankle products filed in Florida remain consolidated in the Florida state courts. Over a year later, over 850 lawsuits are pending in the MDL, and over 200 are pending in the Florida courts.

February 2022

To avoid paying patients what they truly deserve, Exactech chose early on to provide a settlement option upfront for its victims. Exactech retained the services of Broadspire, a third-party settlement administrator and risk management firm, to handle the claims reimbursement process.

Patients were encouraged to file a claim with Broadspire and obtain reimbursement for their out-of-pocket medical expenses only.

Essentially, Broadspire was hired by Exactech to lure victims in by appealing to people’s desire for quick money without the need for a lawyer. However, it is essential to remember that Broadspire is a risk management company whose sole purpose was to minimize the financial damage to Exactech.

The Broadspire settlement option only reimburses patients for medical expenses paid that insurance did not cover. This significantly reduces the amount of financial compensation Exactech will have to pay out.

Lost wages, related medical bills, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, are not part of the calculus. A settlement through Broadspire will NOT compensate you for all of your damages.

Submitting a claim through Broadspire will impact your legal options against Exactech.

June 2021

Exactech issued recalls of its knee, hip, and ankle implant systems. They said defective packaging caused the polyethylene inserts to oxidize and deteriorate rapidly. This ultimately led to a premature failure of the devices.

At The Yost Legal Group, patients’ well-being is our top priority. We are here to provide support and guidance throughout this process. Please stay informed and take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety. 

Get the compensation you deserve for a Defective Exactech Medical Device

If you or a loved one has an Exactech hip or knee implant and still need to file a claim against Exachtech, call one of our experienced Exactech lawyers for help. A product liability lawyer at The Yost Legal Group will fight to recover your maximum settlement.

Even if you have already received a settlement through Broadspire, we strongly advise you to speak with one of our knee replacement recall attorneys today.

Call The Yost Legal Group at 1-800-YOST-LAW (1-800-967-8529) or email us at info@yostlaw.com today for a free consultation. There is no fee or expense unless you recover.

If you had an Exactech knee replacement failure or revision hip replacement, we would file an injury claim for you. Our injury lawyers will review your medical records and analyze the premature wear of your medical device.

We will talk with you about your loss of “quality of life” because of your failed medical device and how it has impacted your life.

The Yost Legal Group has years of experience handling defective product cases. We will file an Exactech lawsuit and ensure your rights are fully protected. If you have a failed knee replacement or failed hip replacement, call us.

We will support your fight for justice and hold Exactech rightfully accountable for their defective products.

The Yost Legal Group personal injury lawyers are filing exactech recall lawsuits for patients injured from the defective exactech hip replacements

Why contact The Yost Legal Group personal injury lawyers

Our personal injury law attorneys have years of experience representing medical malpractice, product liability, and defective medical device claims. We are filing Exactech lawsuits against the manufacturer. The Exactech recall has affected thousands of patients.

An Exactech recall lawsuit will protect your rights to receive financial compensation to cover your pain and damages.

Our Exactech attorneys are here to explain the hip implant failure lawsuit and knee implant failure lawsuit. If you have had a hip revision surgery or knee revision surgery due to a defective Exactech implant, we are here to help.

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