Exactech Knee / Hip / Ankle Implant Recall

In litigation Mass-tort payouts ($50k+) mass_tort · medical_device

Exactech implant recall - defective packaging caused early failure; MDL for revision-surgery patients

Eligibility hint

Received a recalled Exactech knee, hip, or ankle implant and needed or may need revision surgery

Estimated payout range

$50,000 – $1,000,000

Current score

0.60 / 1.00

Official source

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Exactech recalled hundreds of thousands of knee, hip and ankle implants (2021-2022) after finding that out-of-spec packaging let the polyethylene components oxidize and degrade prematurely, causing early implant failure and revision surgery. The cases are consolidated in an MDL in the Eastern District of New York. Eligibility centers on having received a recalled Exactech implant and needing (or facing) revision surgery.

Recent signals

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Brands: exactech
Products: exactechknee implanthip implantankle implantpolyethylenerevision surgery

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Exactech Knee / Hip / Ankle Implant Recall case?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Received a recalled Exactech knee, hip, or ankle implant and needed or may need revision surgery. Eligibility criteria can change as the case develops.

How much could a Exactech Knee / Hip / Ankle Implant Recall claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $50,000 to $1,000,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Exactech Knee / Hip / Ankle Implant Recall case?

In litigation. Exactech recalled hundreds of thousands of knee, hip and ankle implants (2021-2022) after finding that out-of-spec packaging let the polyethylene components oxidize and degrade prematurely, causing early implant failure and revision surgery. The cases are consolidated in an MDL in the Eastern District of New York. Eligibility centers on having received a recalled Exactech implant and needing (or facing) revision surgery.

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