Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit
Exactech faces lawsuits over polyethylene orthopedic implants for the knee, ankle, and hip, alleging degradation over time. This led to a recall of implants manufactured between 2004 and 2021.
Last updated May 25, 2026
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Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit Overview
What is Exactech?
Exactech is a company that manufactures orthopedic joint implants made from polyethylene, used in knee, ankle, and hip replacements.
Reason for Recall
A packaging defect in products manufactured between 2004 and 2021 caused the implants to fail.
Liability of Manufacturer
The product liability lawsuit alleges that defective packaging led to wear and tear, causing pain and the need for revision surgery.
Who is eligible?
Individuals who received Exactech knee, ankle, or hip implants, experienced complications, and required revision surgery. If revision surgery occurred before receiving Exactech implants, you may not qualify.
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The Complete Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit Lawsuit Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Exactech implant recall litigation, outlining the health risks and how claims are being handled in U.S. courts.
LITIGATION PROGRESS
Exactech Implant Recall Lawsuit Timeline
March 2026
A new Exactech implant lawsuit has been filed in Delaware, separate from the main MDL.
2025
Exactech Inc. agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims for defective knee-replacement devices to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2024
Exactech filed for bankruptcy, citing $352 million in debt.
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How Your Claim is Valued
Injury Type
Claims are valued based on the type of injury, such as joint pain, osteolysis, bone loss, implant failure, and the need for revision surgery.
Medical Records
Medical records, including bills, surgery records, follow-up visits, implant failure diagnosis, and revision surgery documentation, are critical in supporting your claim.
Injury Timing and Severity
The timing and severity of the injury are essential factors, especially if the implant was manufactured between the recall period of 2004 to 2021.
*Claim outcomes depend on diagnosis, timing, and medical records. Similar cases may be valued differently based on each person’s circumstances.
Find a lab nearby
Locate certified MRI and neurology imaging centers to obtain the diagnostic records needed to support your claim.
What to request : Ask for a contrast-enhanced brain MRI specifically looking for meningioma. Request both the radiologist's report and the imaging CD both are needed for your legal claim.
The process
How it works
From submission to attorney match, every case follows the same four-step review.
Submit your case
Provide basic details about Exactech implant and diagnosis.
Initial review
A specialist reviews your submission and checks eligibility.
Case manager call
You may be contacted to discuss medical history and records.
Attorney match
If eligible, your case may be referred to a lawyer handling similar claim.
References
SOURCES
Updated May 25, 2026
US Food and Drug Administration
Risks with Exactech Joint Replacement Devices with Defective Packaging - FDA Safety Communication | FDA
United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (Exactech implant lawsuit)
MDL-3044-Transfer_Order-5-23.pdf
Reuters news
Medical implant maker Exactech files for bankruptcy after recall litigation | Reuters
United States Attorney’s Office: Northern District of Alabama
Northern District of Alabama | Medical Device Company Exactech, Inc. Agrees to Pay $8 Million for Selling Allegedly Defective Knee Implant Devices | United States Department of Justice
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