Exactech has issued multiple recalls for its implantable joint replacement devices over the past few years. While Exactech has largely issued these recalls voluntarily, it has done so at the request—and with the oversight—of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is the federal agency responsible for ensuring […]
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Safety Communication advising healthcare providers to stop implanting Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices manufactured by Exactech. The Safety Communication, which the FDA published on January 16, 2024, identifies issues with Exactech’s packaging that can cause oxidation leading to premature […]
For patients who are dealing with Exactech shoulder issues, determining the best course of treatment is critical. Due to a defect in Exactech’s packaging, its Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices are prone to cracking and degrading over time. This can present a variety of risks, and, for many patients, […]
Our firm is actively pursuing claims against WanaBana USA and other companies on behalf of families affected by WanaBana USA’s dangerous applesauce pouches. On October 28, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the first known cases of lead poisoning among children who had consumed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert warning parents of elevated lead levels in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. The FDA’s alert also applies to Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches. Due to the risks of lead consumption, the FDA advises against selling, eating […]
While the products we buy are supposed to be safe for their intended use, this isn’t always the case. Companies sell dangerous and defective products, and these products often lead to serious—and sometimes fatal—illnesses and injuries. At Searcy Denney, we are committed to holding companies responsible, and we have recovered […]
Several companies have recently issued recalls for contaminated eye drops. These eye drops can present severe risks—including the risk of total vision loss due to infections—so it is important to know if your eye drops have been recalled. So, how can you check? Check the FDA’s Recall Database The easiest […]
Several companies have recently recalled eye drops due to contamination. However, the risk of contamination is not new, and scientific studies have identified several types of contaminants commonly found in eye drops over the past several years. Eye drop contamination is a significant health risk. As noted in one of […]
Exactech has recalled hundreds of thousands of its implantable medical devices. This includes ankle, hip, knee and shoulder implants that the company shipped to doctors’ offices and hospitals across the country. These recalls present substantial risks for patients, with complications necessitating revision surgery in many cases. Understanding the Patient Safety […]
Exactech is a medical device company that has faced numerous lawsuits in recent years. These lawsuits have focused on various issues with the company’s implantable medical devices, including issues that the company has acknowledged in recalls filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Among the products Exactech has […]
