Exactech Implant
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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
| Entity | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Exactech Inc. | Manufacturer | Designed, manufactured, and distributed defective polyethylene inserts |
| TPG Capital | Private Equity Owner | Acquired Exactech in 2021 — inherited product liability |
Litigation Timeline
Intelligence Signals
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Key Facts
- Status
- active
Geographic Exposure
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