Exactech Hip & Knee Implant Lawsuits
If you received a hip or knee implant made by Exactech, there’s a strong chance it was defective. From 2004 to 2021, Exactech knowingly distributed joint replacement components with faulty packaging that exposed them to oxygen, leading to premature breakdown that resulted in tissue damage, and avoidable revision surgeries for patients. Now, thousands of people are hiring mass tort lawyers and demanding accountability.
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Why Choose Ankin Law for Your Exactech Implant Lawsuit?
Because you’re not just up against a defective medical device. You’re up against a billion-dollar manufacturer and its insurance defense team. This isn’t the kind of fight you leave to chance. At Ankin Law, we’ve built our reputation by going toe-to-toe with powerful corporations and delivering real results for injured clients. We don’t dabble in injury law—it’s all we do. When you hire our mass tort lawyers, you get a team that knows the science, the legal strategy, and the pressure points that make these companies pay.
National-Scale Litigation Experience
Exactech cases aren’t your everyday injury claims. These lawsuits are part of a large-scale, nationwide product liability battle. Our attorneys are actively tracking the litigation, preserving evidence, and helping clients across Illinois position their claims for maximum recovery.
We Don’t Rely on Generic Experts—We Hire the Right Ones
You don’t win against device manufacturers with guesswork. We work with orthopedic surgeons, biomedical engineers, and implant failure specialists who help us prove what went wrong, how it affected your body, and what it’s going to cost you for the rest of your life.
You’ll Work With a Real Lawyer—Not a Call Center
From day one, you’ll have direct access to an experienced product liability attorney who knows your name, understands your story, and keeps you in the loop at every stage.
We Handle the Legal Work—You Focus on Healing
We know the toll a revision surgery can have on a patient, and worrying about your injury claim is not going to make it any easier. We take care of the insurance runaround, medical records, and legal filings—so you can focus on getting your life back.
Results That Speak Louder Than Promises
We don’t make empty guarantees. We let our 98% success rate and hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements speak for themselves. When you hire Ankin Law, you’re hiring a legal team the other side takes seriously.
What Makes Exactech Implant Claims Challenging?
In 2021, Exactech voluntarily recalled hip and knee implants due to non‑conforming packaging that allowed oxygen exposure, causing oxidation and early device failure. Lawsuits followed in droves. These cases are far from ordinary.
Multiple Device Types & Recall Categories
Claims span hip liners, knee inserts, even shoulder or ankle components—all recalled for the same packaging defect. Nearly 2,600 plaintiffs are in litigation nationwide.
Bankruptcy Complications & Corporate Liability
Exactech filed for Chapter 11 in October 2024, citing $352 million in debt and litigation costs. Their initial bankruptcy exit plan would have shielded TPG—their private equity owner—from lawsuits in exchange for a $10 million payment. However, plaintiffs and creditors objected, and the company withdrew that plan. A new proposal would establish a trust to allow future litigation against TPG and resolution of claims.
No Settlements Yet—but Money Is on the Table
While no verdicts have been reported, legal analysts estimate settlement values between $50,000 and $300,000—or possibly more—depending on revision surgeries, complications, pain, lost wages, and future medical needs.
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How an Ankin Law Exactech Lawsuit Works
When you hire our attorneys, we guide you through investigation, litigation, negotiation, and maximum recovery.
We Launch a Deep Investigation
We collect medical records, revision surgery details, imaging, lab work, implant type and lot numbers, and retrieval pathology. We also work with experts in biomechanics and medical device failure.
We Confirm Harm & Devastating Impact
Our team consults independent orthopedic specialists to document the extent of tissue damage, bone loss, infection risk, and long-term disability. If your life changed—even if the initial surgery “seemed fine”—we get that on record.
We Uncover Liable Parties
Exactech is the obvious target, but others may share liability—hospitals, implanting surgeons, distributors, or even regulators who missed early warning signs.
We Take Over All Communication
No more calls from frustrated insurers or hospital reps. We negotiate your case—from demand letters to mediations—so you can focus on healing.
We Represent You In Court, If Needed
If Exactech refuses a fair deal, we stay ready to push your case forward in the courtroom.
Compensation You Deserve After an Exactech Implant Failure
If your implant failed due to the recall defect, Illinois law and federal MDL rules allow recovery for:
Medical and Revision Surgery Costs
This includes hospital stays, surgeries, anesthesia, rehab, assistive devices, medications, and complications like infection or hospitalization.
Pain & Suffering, Disability, & Emotional Distress
Chronic pain, physical impairment, depression, anxiety, or inability to enjoy daily life all count. We quantify these damages meticulously.
Lost Wages & Future Earning Loss
If you’re unable to work, or future earning capacity is reduced, those losses must be included in your claim.
Loss of Consortium or Support
If your marriage or family changed dramatically after your injury, those damages may be recoverable.
Punitive Damages (Where Applicable)
If Exactech ignored warnings or concealed problems—especially after device failure trends—punitive damages may apply.
Common Scenarios That Lead to Exactech Implant Claims
Revision Surgery Within a Few Years
Patients typically receive new surgery when oxidation causes fragmentation, bone loss, or infection—often requiring removal and replacement surgery earlier than expected.
Infection, Bone Death, or Swelling
Oxidized implants can trigger inflammation, bone necrosis, and post‑operative infection, leaving victims with long‑term mobility issues.
Multiple Failed Surgeries
Some patients undergo two or more revisions—and still experience failure. Emotional, financial, and physical tolls compound.
Loss of Ability to Work or Exercise
When mobility disappears, so can a career—especially if physical labor or active lifestyles are involved.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exactech Implant Lawsuits
Who qualifies for a claim?
If you received an Exactech hip or knee component manufactured between 2004 and August 2021—and suffered revision surgery or significant injury—you may be eligible.
Is there a statute of limitations?
In Illinois, you only have a limited amount of time to file a claim for knee and hip implant injuries. Deadlines may vary by state or jurisdiction—so contact us promptly.
What about claims in bankruptcy court?
Although Exactech filed for Chapter 11, the current restructuring plan includes a trust that preserves personal injury claims—including those against TPG—leaving the door open for recovery.
Will hiring a lawyer help?
Yes. These cases demand specialized medical knowledge, expert testimony, and bankruptcy navigation. At Ankin, we know the tactics defendants use—and how to counter them.
What kind of recovery can I expect?
Settlements depend on your surgeries, complications, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
What if I haven’t had a revision yet, but have symptoms?
You may still have a case if you have implant failure symptoms—pain, swelling, inflammation—or if your doctor advises future revision. We can evaluate your eligibility.
Our Legal Strategy for Exactech Implant Cases
Here’s how Ankin Law attacks these cases with precision and passion:
- Rapid Client Intake & Implant Confirmation: We verify your implant lot, revision surgery details, and medical history quickly.
- Expert Witnesses & Medical Evaluations: Independent orthopedic and biomedical professionals support injury causation and device failure claims.
- Bankruptcy‑Aware Litigation Strategy: We synchronize strategy with MDL and bankruptcy procedures to maintain pressure and protect your rights.
- Aggressive Negotiation & Mediation: We demand full damages and push for structured compensation plans—despite corporate tactics aimed at lowballing claimants.
- Trial-Ready Posture: We don’t back down if Exactech doesn’t take you seriously. We prepare your case for trial or bankruptcy adversary proceedings.
How to Take the First Step Toward Recovery
Getting started is fast, confidential, and risk‑free:
- Call (312) 600-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation. We don’t charge unless we win.
- Provide basic implant and medical data. We’ll verify recall status, surgeries, and eligibility.
- We launch your claim immediately. Every day counts in personal injury and product‑liability litigation.
- We stay in close contact. You get clear updates, guidance through medical documentation, and an advocate who’s fighting for you every step.
If your Exactech hip or knee implant failed and turned your life upside down, you deserve more than legal help. You deserve a team that sees you, hears you, and fights relentlessly on your behalf. At Ankin Law, we know how to cut through corporate defenses, handle complex medical device litigation, and pursue maximum compensation—even when manufacturers try to hide behind bankruptcy protections.
Call (312) 600-0000 now or contact us online for a free and confidential consultation. No upfront fees. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.