Exactech Recalls Knee and Ankle Replacement Parts That May Fail Early

Exactech issued a recall for thousands of polyethylene plastic inserts used in knee and ankle replacements because the plastic may wear early, leading to implant failure and revision surgery.

Recalled Exactech Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Knee and Ankle Polyethylene Inserts fit in between metal components in knee and ankle replacements to cushion joints. The recall affects tibial inserts and liner components from the following knee and ankle replacement systems: Optetrak, Optetrak Logic, Truliant and Vantage.

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