Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers represents those who have suffered complications from an Exactech Equinoxe shoulder system. If you or a loved one have suffered complications after having an Exactech shoulder implanted, we can help you recover financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain, suffering, wrongful death and more.
If your implanted device has caused you to suffer complications such as new or worsening pain or a need for revision surgery, we will represent you on a contingency fee basis. This means that we will not charge any fee to represent you in your implanted Equinoxe shoulder system case until and unless we recover financial compensation on your behalf. The only fee we will charge is a percentage of any money we recover for you and we will never charge any upfront fee or out of pocket fee.
If you require medical treatment due to your complications and can’t afford it, we can get you to doctors who will treat you on a lien, which means you won’t be charged until your case is over. Doctors do this for our clients who suffer complications due to defective medical devices because they know we get great results for our clients.
We have been helping defective medical device victims since 1990 and have recovered over $750,000,000 on behalf of injured clients. Our vast experience in proving that our clients’ injuries were caused by medical device defects means we can recover the most money possible to compensate you for your injuries.
Call us today for a free consultation, text us from this page or fill out the free case evaluation form on this page if you or a loved one suffered complications dude to an Exactech Equinoxe shoulder system joint replacement. You may qualify to receive financial compensation in a lawsuit against Exactech.
What Compensation Can I Receive for Complications After I Had an Equinoxe Shoulder System Implanted?
Those who have suffered complications after receiving Equinoxe shoulder system implants may qualify for financial compensation for:
Medical Bills
Those with an Equinoxe shoulder system may find that a defect leads to things like a device component cracking. When things like this occur, it can lead to medical treatment or even revision surgery being needed. Those who are already facing medical bills due to defective Equinoxe shoulder system devices and those who will face more medical expenses in the future due to a need for future treatments can seek compensation for past and future medical bills.
Lost Wages
Those who suffer complications due to Equinoxe shoulder system joint replacement devices may end up having to take time off from work, either because they’re hurt too bad to work or because they need to take time off to receive treatment. We can help you recover compensation for any wages you’re unable to earn due to your device complications.
Loss of Earning Capacity
If early and excessive device wear has caused your shoulder implant to fail, you could be left disabled by the device failure. This disability, in turn, could cause you to suffer a loss or reduction of your earning capacity, and if this occurs, we can help you recover financial compensation for this.
Pain and Suffering
Exactech’s shoulder replacement systems have been recalled due to a defect which causes faster device wear. This can cause the devices to fail, leading to tremendous amounts of physical pain and mental suffering. Our law firm has tremendous experience in calculating the true value of clients’ pain and suffering and making sure they’re adequately compensated for it.
Wrongful Death
When shoulder implants fail, revision surgeries can be necessary. Unfortunately, whenever a surgery involving general anesthesia happens, death is a risk.
If you have lost a loved one due to complications from an Exactech shoulder device, we can help you recover financial compensation which will make sure your family doesn’t need to go through financial hardship because of the loss of your loved one.
Things we can help you recover compensation for include your loved one’s funeral and burial costs, pain and suffering, medical bills, and the loss of your loved one’s income, companionship, love, spousal benefits and household services. We can also make sure you’re compensated for the grieving and suffering you’ve had to go through.
Exactech Shoulder Recall
In April 2024, Exactech recalled the following devices:
- Equinoxe reverse total shoulder
- Equinoxe anatomic total shoulder
The reason for the recall is because device components were packaged in packaging which was nonconforming.
The defective Exactech implants were supposed to be packaged in bags which contained multiple oxygen barrier layers. These barrier layers are meant to prevent oxygen from reaching the plastic components before implantation.
However, the recalled devices contained components which were packaged in bags missing one of the oxygen barrier layers.
The defective packaging might let oxygen in the air contact the devices’ plastic components prior to implantation. If the plastic components are exposed to a significant amount of oxygen prior to implantation, oxidation of the components can occur, leading to a risk of:
- Component fracture
- Excessive and early device wear
- Worsening or new pain
- Device failure
- Swelling
- Bone loss
- A need for revision surgery
It is not recommend that patients with no symptoms or pain whose Equinoxe shoulder systems are functioning well have surgery to remove their devices.
It is recommended that you contact a healthcare provider if you have had one of the recalled devices implanted and experience:
- Weakness near the implant
- Noises such as grinding
- The inability to use your arm
- Worsening or new swelling or pain
The FDA encourages those who experience problems with the recalled devices to report those issues through the agency’s MedWatch Voluntary Reporting Form.
What You Can Expect From Our Lawyers
The experienced defective medical device lawyers at Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers can perform a thorough case investigation, answer any questions you have, and help you to recover the financial support and relief you’re seeking.
When you suffer due to a medical device defect, you need to have experienced legal representation by your side who has extensive resources.
If you have been injured by a defective Exactech device, we will do whatever we can in order to assist you, including:
- Helping you to find the right doctor to thoroughly assess your medical condition and treat any injuries you have
- Examining your medical device defect, the reaction you’ve had to it and your injury’s circumstances
- Working with any hospitals in order to negotiate any medical bills you have so you receive more money when we win your case
- Handling any and all paperwork necessary from insurance companies and hospitals so you don’t need to worry about this while you recover from your injuries
- Recovering your lost wages and making sure your medical bills are paid through your verdict or recovery
- Fighting to recover for you the most money possible so you possess the complete financial support you require for your life to start feeling normal once again
What to Do if Your Exactech Shoulder Implant Was Recalled
If your Exactech shoulder implant has been recalled, you should get in touch with your medical provider, especially should you be experiencing:
- Joint instability
- Swelling
- Grinding or other noises
- Inability to bear weight
- New or worsening pain
Should you be unsure your implant has been recalled, you need to contact your surgeon. Your surgeon might also contact you in order to ensure the implant you received is working correctly, and might order some X-rays should they suspect your implant has failed.
It’s not recommended by Exactech to have surgery if you’re not experiencing problems or pain. The company said that you should work together with doctors to make any decisions about removing or exchanging devices. Healthcare providers should explain every treatment option’s benefits and risks to their patients.
On the Exactech website, a process is explained through which patients who have defective shoulder implants may submit a claim for financial compensation for their expenses. However, we want you to know that if you file a claim directly with Exactech, you could end up waiving the legal rights you have to sue them.
If you require a revision surgery due to your defective shoulder implant, you may qualify to file a lawsuit seeking compensation from Exactech. This lawsuit might provide you with a lot more money than you would receive by filing a claim directly through Exactech. For this reason, you should call our lawyers today for a free case evaluation before you to agree with any settlement with Exactech. It would be unwise to forfeit your right to sue Exactech over the complications you’ve suffered.
How Much Will a Lawyer Cost Me?
A lawsuit against a manufacturer of medical devices such as Exactech is known as a products liability lawsuit. The majority of products liability lawyers, such as the lawyers at our firm, represent victims of defective medical devices on a contingency fee basis.
Those who hire lawyers on a contingency fee are only charged a percentage of the compensation their attorney recovers for them. They are not charged a fee until and unless the attorney recovers financial compensation. This means you will owe your attorney nothing if your attorney fails to win your case.
For this reason, it will not cost you a dime out of your own pocket to hire an Exactech shoulder attorney.
Is There a Time Limit to File My Shoulder Implant Claim?
If you’ve been injured by a defective shoulder implant, a time limit exists within which you need to file your claim. This time limit is called a statute of limitations and varies from state to state.
We are familiar with the statute of limitations regarding defective medical device claims in all 50 states. To find out if you have a case, call us today for a free consultation.
Even if you know what the time limit is in your state, it’s wise to call us today rather than waiting until the last minute. It can take a lot of time to investigate a case, collect evidence, build a convincing case and submit all necessary paperwork in time. You shouldn’t expect optimal results if you wait until the last minute to file a claim. Calling us today gives us the best opportunity possible to build a strong case on your behalf and recover the most money possible for you.
Do I Have a Valid Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one has received a diagnosis indicating complications from an Exactech shoulder replacement device, and/or has needed revision surgery due to an Equinoxe device, we encourage you to talk with an attorney about the legal rights you have to compensation. The problems with the devices’ defective packaging are very well-known, and risks associated with the defective devices are quite real. Laws exist which protect patients who suffer losses due to defective medical devices. In a lot of cases, affected patients and their families will end up being entitled to financial compensation.
In order to discover if you have a valid lawsuit against Exactech, the first step you need to take is to call us today for a free, confidential consultation. An experienced Exactech shoulder lawyer at our firm will talk with you and thoroughly assess your legal rights. Should it be determined you have a valid lawsuit, our attorneys will represent you without charging you anything until and unless we recover money to compensate you for your injuries.
It is important to take legal action in order to protect yourself and hold Exactech accountable. Exactech has been releasing defective medical devices into the marketplace for way too long. We are here to help and get you started on your path to recovery.
Remember: we won’t charge you any fee until and unless we obtain a recovery, we’ve been representing clients just like you since 1990 and we’ve recovered over $750,000,000 for our clients. You have the opportunity to be represented by lawyers with vast experience handling claims similar to yours, and you won’t even have to pay a single penny out-of-pocket for it.
Call us today.
