Exactech VD

Background Info

Exactech Knee, Hip, and Ankle polyethylene (plastic) liner products were issued for recall in February 2022 for devices implanted between 2004 and February 2022.  Specifically, the polyethylene (plastic) liner has been recalled by the manufacturer for defective packaging.  Specifically, air infiltrated the packaging, causing issues.


Exactech – Criteria & Information:

  1. PC Does not have an attorney for their Exactech implant case.
  1. PC received a notice of recall letter from Exactech regarding their implanted device. (Sign ALL leads that received this letter from Exactech.)

OR ...

  1. PC had a Knee, Hip, or Ankle implant manufactured by the Exactech corporation between January 2004 - February of 2022.
  2. PC is certain that Exactech brand knee or hip was implanted on or after 2012 = sign revision and non revision cases.
  3. PC is certain that Exactech brand knee or hip was implanted before 2012 = sign revision cases only.

DQ for the following when PC has not received the recall letter:

DQ 1. Unknown/unsure of implant device brand (prompt PC to find out if their implant is an Exactech device)

DQ 2. Revision surgery was performed due to infection (instead of device malfunction).