First Exactech Recall Lawsuits Scheduled For 2023
Plaintiffs have been waiting months or even years in some cases for justice after their Exactech hip implants failed prematurely. Simple mistakes were made, causing these hip replacements to completely deteriorate from the moment they were implanted into patients. It has been a long road towards compensation, but numerous plaintiffs are finally getting the chance to hold this company accountable – with a Florida state court judge giving the green light for the first lawsuit. Exactech will have to answer for its alleged negligence in 2023 – but what does this mean if you have suffered due to one of these hip implants?
Why Are People Suing Exactech?
Numerous individuals are suing Exactech because their hip implants have failed prematurely. These implants are intended to last for the duration of a patient’s life, but the implants supplied by Exactech failed within just a few short years. According to reports, Exactech was forced to issue a nationwide recall in February of 2022 when it became clear that these products were deteriorating in people’s bodies. At this point, it was revealed that over 140,000 systems had failed in this manner. This means that 140,000 people in the United States since 2004 have had to have these faulty systems removed from their bodies and replaced with implants that actually work.
But why were these implants failing at such a high rate? After an investigation, it became clear that the implants had been sold with defective packaging that exposed them to oxygen exposure before they had been surgically inserted. This caused the plastic component to oxidize and deteriorate, drastically reducing its lifespan. Often, this required patients to get revision surgery after only a few years had passed. It is unclear how much money Exactech will have to pay in damages, but plaintiffs could end up receiving millions of dollars each in compensation when all is said and done.
It’s Not Just Hip Implants
It’s also worth noting that Exactech was in the business of creating a whole range of implants, including ankle and knee replacements. All of these implants appear to be failing, suggesting that the problem is deeply rooted in the core of the company rather than a simple manufacturing or design error. From an outside perspective, it may seem as though this company was cutting corners and using substandard practices as a guiding principle for the pursuit of higher profits.
Where Can I Find a Qualified Personal Injury Attorney in Florida?
If you’ve been searching for a qualified, experienced Orlando personal injury attorney, look no further than Payer Law. Over the years, we have helped numerous patients who have suffered medical malpractice – including those who have been provided with faulty medical products. You deserve the right to pursue justice if you find yourself in this situation, and we can guide you towards a positive solution in an effective confident manner. Book your consultation today to get started.
Sources:
reuters.com/legal/litigation/exactech-orthopedic-implant-lawsuits-sent-federal-judge-brooklyn-2022-10-10/
jdsupra.com/legalnews/update-on-exactech-knee-hip-and-ankle-8320687/
