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Exactech Implant

OpenFILING
MDL 3044Device
900+
Total Cases

Causation

Plaintiffs allege Exactech used non-conforming packaging for polyethylene tibial inserts in knee, hip, and ankle replacements that lacked an outer oxygen barrier, allowing oxidation of the polyethylene. Oxidized inserts wear prematurely, causing implant loosening, osteolysis (bone loss), and catastrophic failure requiring painful revision surgery. Exactech issued a Class II recall in 2022 affecting approximately 147,000 inserts manufactured between 2004 and 2021.

Defendants

EntityRoleNote
Exactech Inc.ManufacturerDesigned, manufactured, and distributed defective polyethylene inserts
TPG CapitalPrivate Equity OwnerAcquired Exactech in 2021 — inherited product liability

Litigation Timeline

2004-2021
Defective inserts manufactured with non-conforming packaging
Jun 2022
Recall expanded to include additional knee and ankle inserts
2024
Bellwether discovery and case selection underway
2025-2026
900+ cases pending — filing volume continues

Intelligence Signals

CPSCrecallExactech Implant
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25d ago
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Head USA Recalls Ski Boots Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard

. The fluorescent yellow materials of the boot shell and sole inserts can deteriorate and break, posing a risk of serious injury from a fall.

2mo ago
CPSCrecallExactech Implant
Autobrush Recalls Sonic Pro Children's Toothbrush Boxes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Coin Batteries

. The recalled delivery boxes violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries because they contain a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. The packaging also does not bear the required warning labels for products containing such batteries as required by Reese's Law. If button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns,

1mo ago
CPSCrecallExactech Implant
Watkins Manufacturing Recalls Hydromassage Rotary Jets in Highlife Collection Spas Due to Entanglement and Drowning Hazards

. The hydromassage rotary jets can create a suction force that allows the user's hair to be entangled, submerging their head underwater, posing entanglement and drowning hazards to the user.

3mo ago
CPSCrecallExactech Implant
Clark Associates Recalls Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Restaurant Chairs and Barstools Due to Fall Hazard

. The legs of the chairs and barstools can bend or break while the chair is in use, posing a fall hazard.

4mo ago
CPSCrecallExactech Implant
Cubimana Island Storm 3 In 1 Building Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by RBS Toys

. The Island Storm Building Sets violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the battery compartment within the LED light piece contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.

3mo ago
Courtcourt
TOLMAN v. JOHNSON & JOHNSON

Key Facts

Status
active

Geographic Exposure

·E.D.N.Y. (MDL 3044, Judge Brodie)
·Nationwide filing — all 50 states
·Parallel state court proceedings in Florida (Exactech headquarters)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Received an Exactech knee, hip, or ankle replacement with polyethylene insert
  • Implant manufactured between 2004 and 2021 (recall period)
  • Experienced premature implant failure, loosening, or bone loss
  • Required or will require revision surgery due to device failure

Filing Velocity (5W)

5w agoThis week