Helping Exactech Implant Victims Understand Their Rights and Recover What They Deserve

Thousands of Louisiana patients trusted Exactech knee and hip implants to restore mobility and improve quality of life. Instead, many later learned their devices were packaged in defective materials that caused dangerous oxidation, leading to early implant failure, severe pain, and the need for complex revision surgery.

If you or a loved one received a recall letter or are experiencing complications from an Exactech knee or hip implant, you deserve clear guidance and a legal team that knows how to take on major medical device manufacturers. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers represents injured patients statewide, including Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Marksville, and New Iberia, and we are prepared to stand with you every step of the way.

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Understanding the Exactech Recall

Exactech has issued extensive recalls for several knee, hip, and ankle implant systems due to a critical packaging defect. Devices were sealed in oxygen-permeable bags, allowing air exposure that caused premature oxidation of plastic components. This breakdown can lead to rapid wear, device failure, and the need for corrective surgery far earlier than expected.

Why These Implants Are Failing - Excessive oxidation can cause:

  • Accelerated wear of implant liners
  • Fractures and material breakdown
  • Instability or loosening of the joint
  • Loss of surrounding bone mass
  • Pain, swelling, and difficulty walking
  • Full implant failure

Exactech reported that over 80% of knee implants manufactured since 2004 were packaged in defective bags. For many patients, this means a second, more invasive surgery, sometimes years earlier than expected.

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Symptoms of a Failing Exactech Knee or Hip Implant

You may be experiencing device failure if you notice:

  • Worsening pain in the hip, knee, groin, thigh, or buttock
  • Clicking, popping, squeaking, or grinding sounds
  • Swelling around the joint
  • Instability or “giving way”
  • Difficulty bearing weight
  • Loss of mobility
  • New bone loss or tissue damage

Some patients experience silent failure with no symptoms at all. If you have a recalled device, a follow-up appointment with an orthopedic surgeon is strongly recommended.

Do You Qualify for an Exactech Lawsuit?

You may be eligible to file a claim if:

  • You had an Exactech knee or hip implant (including Novation, AcuMatch, MCS, Connexion GXL, or other recalled models)
  • You received notice of the recall
  • You developed complications or symptoms consistent with implant failure
  • You have undergone, or plan to undergo, revision surgery

Our team can review your medical history, your implant type, and your recall notice to determine your eligibility at no cost.

Should You Contact Exactech or Broadspire?

Exactech hired a claims administrator, Broadspire, to handle reimbursements, but these programs often cover only minimal out-of-pocket expenses, not full legal damages. Accepting compensation directly from Broadspire may limit your rights.

Before signing anything, contact our office. We will ensure you do not waive your ability to pursue full compensation for:

  • Future surgeries
  • Long-term medical care
  • Lost income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent impairment

Your best interests come first — not Exactech’s bottom line.

Do These Complications Require Revision Surgery?

Many recalled implants fail within 5–7 years, much sooner than their intended lifespan. Revision surgery may be required to:

  • Remove damaged liners or hardware
  • Resurface bone and tissue
  • Extract cemented components
  • Implant a new artificial joint

Revision procedures are often more complex than the original surgery and require longer recovery times. You should not bear these burdens alone.

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Building Your Exactech Implant Case

We gather the medical and evidence-based documentation needed to prove your case, including:

  • Surgical records
  • Device model and serial information
  • X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and blood test results
  • Orthopedic surgeon evaluations
  • Revision surgery documentation
  • Financial records and billing statements
  • Internal Exactech reports and recall documents

Our team handles the investigation while you focus on healing.

Damages You May Recover in an Exactech Lawsuit

Patients injured by a defective Exactech implant may pursue compensation for:

Medical Costs

  • Original implant surgery
  • Revision surgery
  • Hospitalization & anesthesia
  • Rehabilitation and physical therapy
  • Medications and long-term care

Financial Losses

  • Lost wages
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Travel expenses for medical treatment

Pain & Suffering

  • Chronic pain
  • Loss of mobility
  • Emotional and psychological impact
  • Permanent scarring or disability

Loss of Consortium

For spouses impacted by the physical and emotional toll of implant failure. Our goal: secure the maximum compensation available under Louisiana law.

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Why Louisiana Patients Choose Laborde Earles

Exactech cases involve multinational companies and extensive scientific evidence. You need a firm with the resources and experience to go the distance. Patients trust Laborde Earles because we offer:

  • No upfront fees: you pay only if we win
  • Over $1 billion recovered statewide
  • 350+ years of combined legal experience
  • Deep expertise in defective medical device litigation
  • Access to medical experts and product engineers
  • Frequent communication and compassionate support
  • A Louisiana-rooted team committed to protecting our communities

We are proud to fight for Louisiana families harmed by corporate negligence.

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Exactech Hip Knee Implant Claims Clear Answers to Important Questions

Do I need to have revision surgery before filing a claim?

No. You can qualify if your implant is recalled and showing signs of failure or if revision surgery is recommended.

What if I haven’t received a recall letter?

You may still qualify. Not all letters reached patients.

How long do I have to file?

Louisiana’s deadline is typically one year, but product liability cases may involve exceptions. Contact us as soon as possible.

How much does it cost to hire an attorney?

Nothing unless we win your case.

Do you have more questions?

Our team is here to answer every question about your case—clearly and honestly.

Take the First Step Toward Protecting Your Health and Your Rights

A failing Exactech implant can turn your life upside down with painful symptoms, difficult surgeries, and major financial strain. You shouldn’t face this alone. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is here to guide you, protect you, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Contact us today for a free evaluation of your Exactech knee or hip implant case. Our attorneys stand ready to help you rebuild with confidence.

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