Exactech Joint Replacement Recall

Nationwide, victims have trusted Romano Law Group to handle their claims against Exactech for issues occurring because of the joint replacement recall. Call us if you needed revision surgery for your hip, knee or ankle replacement surgery and it occurred during or after 2004.

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Exactech recalled over 140,000 joint replacement implant devices in August 2021. Packaging in devices manufactured after 2004 can be defective; the vacuum bags, which wrap the product, failed to also include a secondary barrier that further creates oxygen resistance. This allows air to penetrate the layers of packaging, exposing the implant to oxygen. In many cases this occurred during shipment and storage of the device; before it even entered your body. Consequently, the mechanical properties of the implant deteriorate before the device is implanted into your body, and can result in premature wear. This could lead to debris production, bone loss, and cracking or fracture of the implant, leading to the need for corrective revision surgery.

Joint replacement recall devices affected:

Exactech Partial Knee Replacement Systems

  • OPTETRAK® Unicondylar Tibial Components

Exactech Total Knee Replacement Systems

  • OPTETRAK® All-polyethylene Tibial Components
  • OPTETRAK® B-Series Ps Tibial Insert
  • OPTETRAK® CC Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK® CR Slope Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK® PS Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK® CR Tibial Inserts
  • CUSTOM OPTETRAK® Angled PS Insert
  • CUSTOM OPTETRAK® CC Tibial Insert
  • OPTETRAK® HI-FLEX® PS Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK “MOMB” Non-Mod Molded Insert
  • OPTETRAK® RBK PS Tibial Components
  • OPTETRAK Logic® CR Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK Logic® CR Slope Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK Logic® CRC Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK Logic® PS Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK Logic® CR Slope Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK Logic® CRC Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK Logic® PS Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK Logic® PSC Tibial Inserts
  • OPTETRAK Logic® CC Tibial Inserts
  • TRULIANT® CR Tibial Inserts
  • TRULIANT® CR Slope Tibial Inserts
  • TRULIANT® CRC Tibial Inserts
  • TRULIANT® PS Tibial Inserts
  • TRULIANT® PSC Tibial Inserts

Exactech Total Ankle Replacement Systems

  • VANTAGE® Fixed-Bearing Liner Component
doctor examining a joint replacement recall patient

How do I know if my device is affected by the joint replacement recall?

The best way to determine if a replacement is failing is by seeing your doctor.  They are able to request test that specifically evaluate the condition of your implant.  However, if you have experienced:

  • Swelling
  • Generalized pain around your implant
  • Localized pain at the site of your implant
  • Limping
  • Stiffness
  • Instability

These could be symptoms of premature wear.  

What if you don’t know what kind of implant you have?

You are not alone. When you received a joint replacement, very rarely are you told exactly the brand of device the surgeon is going to use.  You trust the surgeon and the manufacturer who made the product.  These devices go through rigorous testing and approvals for years before it ever makes it into your body.  It is expected that when the product gets to you, it is safe to be placed into you.  Unfortunately, it is not always the case. 

  • Exactech Partial Knee Replacement Systems
  • Exactech Total Knee Replacement Systems
  • Exactech Total Ankle Replacement Systems

Why Navigate your defective joint replacement recall case with a Romano Law Group Attorney

At Romano Law Group, our Product Liability attorney’s are experienced in handling cases nationwide.

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What should you expect?

At Romano Law Group, we have a team of attorneys dedicated to product liability and mass tort actions which include the Exactech joint replacement recall.  If you are experiencing issues with your implant, it may be due to a recalled implanted device.  Do not hesitate to contact us.  We will help you through the process to request medical records to determine which implant you were given.  Our experienced experts are waiting to assist in review your medical records and together we will discuss your options and the claims available.  

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