Your doctor may notify you that your Exactech knee implant was part of the recall. However, in many cases, patients with the recalled devices have not been contacted by their doctors.
If you are unsure whether you have one of the recalled devices, you can call your surgeon’s office and ask if your Exactech knee replacement was in the recall.
You can also look up the serial number for your device on Exactech’s website. The serial number for your knee replacement device should be listed in your medical records.
The truth is that many people do not know the manufacturer of their joint replacement device. And Exactech is not reaching out to joint implant patients and telling them that their device was recalled.
If you have an ankle, knee, or hip implant, it is in your best interest to find out who manufactured your device and whether it was part of the Exactech recall. If you wait too long and have problems down the line, you may miss out on your opportunity to file an Exactech lawsuit.