Smith and Nephew Implants
Smith & Nephew Knee and Hip Implant Recall
In September 2003, Smith & Nephew, Inc., the orthopedics unit of Smith &
Nephew PLC, announced that they would be stopping sales of cementless versions
of its Oxinium Genesis II and Profix II knee implants.
Thursday September 18, 2003
Knee implant recall hits Smith & Nephew
By Geoff Gibbs
©2003, The Guardian (UK)
Smith & Nephew, the medical products concern that lost out in the $3bn
(1.8bn) battle for Switzerland's Centerpulse, has suffered a further setback
after deciding to withdraw a recently launched orthopaedic implant from the
US market. The company said yesterday that it had stopped sales of the
cementless versions of two of its knee systems because of a higher than
expected number of follow-up operations.
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The announcement came after 30 patients with Smith and Nephew knee implants
required knee replacement surgeries to replace implants that failed to properly
bond.
Increasing Rate of Revisions
At the time of the withdrawal in September 2003, Smith & Nephew commented
that a 1% revision rate "is not unusual in this industry but higher than Smith &
Nephew would normally see." Soon thereafter, the number of revision surgeries
increased to 106, and continued to steadily increase throughout 2004. By
February 2005, the company disclosed that 765 patients had been required to
undergo revision surgery, representing 26% of the total Genesis and Profix knee
implants that had been recalled.
Problems associated with the Smith & Nephew defective knees may include the
following:
- Knee Pain
- Looseness of the femoral component
- Knee Revision
- Re-operations
- Risk of infection
- Joint and muscle problems
- Extensive rehabilitation
If you or a loved one has undergone knee replacement surgery where a Smith &
Nephew product was used, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and
suffering and medical expenses.
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Statutes of Limitation Notice
Persons seeking to preserve any potential legal claims for allegedly
dangerous and/or defective products should contact an attorney promptly because
all states have mandatory time periods (called "statutes of limitation") in
which lawsuits must be filed. Failure to timely pursue your claim may mean that
it would be forever barred. In some states, the statute of limitations period
for filing personal injury claims is only one year from the date of injury.
Trademark Notice
"Genesis", "Profix", and "Smith & Nephew" are registered trademarks of Smith
& Nephew, Inc. Peterson & Associates, P.C. is in no way affiliated with Smith &
Nephew, Inc. or Smith & Nephew PLC, and all trademarks are used solely for
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