Can you sue for bad knee replacement?
Knee replacement lawsuits claim that the devices had manufacturing or design flaws that caused them to fail. They cite problems so serious that people needed additional surgery to repair or replace their faulty knee implants. Knee replacement is the most common type of joint replacement surgery.
What are the signs of a knee replacement going bad?
Signs that your knee replacement is failing are: soreness and severe pain; signs of an infection such as redness, swelling, fever, chills, etc.; knee stiffness; difficulty bending the knee; difficulty walking with the knee replacement; or a feeling that your knee is unstable.
Why does my knee replacement hurt after a year?
The most common causes of pain after knee replacement include: Loosening of the implant: This is most often the cause of pain years or decades after the knee replacement; however, it is seldom the cause of persistent pain right after surgery. 3 Infection: Infection is a serious and worrisome concern.
Do you get a new knee cap with a knee replacement?
Most total knee replacement operations involve replacing the joint surface at the end of your thigh bone (femur) and the joint surface at the top of your shin bone (tibia). A total knee replacement may also involve replacing the under-surface of your kneecap (patella) with a smooth plastic dome.
Are there any recalls on knee replacements?
Nearly 1,000 implant parts used in knee surgeries have been affected by DePuy, Zimmer-Biomet and Stryker knee replacement recalls….Knee Recalls by Manufacturer, 2003 – 2018.
| Knee Replacement Manufacturer | Knee Recalls |
|---|---|
| DePuy Synthes | 485 |
| Zimmer Biomet* | 355 |
| Stryker | 125 |
| Smith & Nephew | 15 |
How do I know if my knee replacement has been recalled?
You can find out about specific knee replacement recalls by:
- Searching the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The FDA maintains a medical device recall database.
- Calling your surgeon’s office. You may be notified directly by your doctor’s office if there is an urgent recall that you need to know about.
Is there a recall on Stryker knee replacements?
Nearly 1,000 implant parts used in knee surgeries have been affected by DePuy, Zimmer-Biomet and Stryker knee replacement recalls….Knee Recalls by Manufacturer, 2003 – 2018.
| Knee Replacement Manufacturer | Knee Recalls |
|---|---|
| Stryker | 125 |
| Smith & Nephew | 15 |
| Wright Medical** | 4 |
Are there any recalls on knee replacement systems?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration keeps a recall database for medical devices. According to the agency’s database, there were nearly 1,300 recalls on knee replacement systems or components between 2003 and 2019. The companies with the most recalls have also faced significant numbers of lawsuits:
Are there any recalls on Zimmer knee replacements?
Zimmer Biomet has issued at least 95 recalls since Zimmer and Biomet merged in 2015. This is on top of the more than 400 knee device recalls issued by the separate companies before their merger. Over the years, many lawsuits have been filed against knee device makers including:
When did Smith and nephew recall journey I Knee system?
Smith & Nephew recalled more than 42,000 Journey I BCS Knee Systems in 2018 after joint registries in the United Kingdom and Australia — which collect data on joint replacement surgeries to improve patient care — reported the device’s revision surgery rates were 1.5 times that of the average for all knee replacements.
Are there any recalls on Wright knee implants?
Wright is no longer a major player in the knee-implant business. Arthrex has issued two recalls related to its iBalance knee replacement line: one for the iBalance Total Knee Arthroplasty System and another for the iBalance Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty System. Please seek the advice of a medical professional before making health care decisions.