How do I know if my knee replacement has been recalled?
You can find out about specific knee replacement recalls by:
- Searching the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The FDA maintains a medical device recall database.
- Calling your surgeon’s office. You may be notified directly by your doctor’s office if there is an urgent recall that you need to know about.
What is the DePuy knee made of?
What Is the DePuy Attune Knee Made of? Attune knee replacements include metal and plastic parts. Metal Attune knee components are made from a Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum alloy.
Can you damage a knee replacement?
After a total knee replacement, loss of strength, range of motion, and balance lead to an increased risk of falling. A fall can damage the prosthesis or interfere with the healing process.
How long should a knee replacement last?
In 85% to 90% of people who have a total knee replacement, the knee implants used will last about 15 to 20 years. This means that some patients who have a knee replacement at a younger age may eventually need a second operation to clean the bone surfaces and refixate the implants.
How long do attune knee replacements last?
95% of patients today report that they are happy with their total knee replacement. 90% of knee replacements last 10 years and 80% last 20 years with relatively few reported problems by patients. Most knee replacement patients are up and walking within a few days after surgery.
What is the average settlement for a total knee replacement?
According to a Jury Verdict Research study on knee injuries: The average verdict in a severe knee injury case is $359,149. The median knee injury verdict is $114,299. 8% of knee injury verdicts were over $1,000,000.
Are there any recalls on DePuy knee replacements?
DePuy, a leading maker of knee and hip replacement systems, has faced more recalls for knee components and systems than any other manufacturer of artificial knees. The company has several lines of knee systems and parts, designed for different patient needs, for revision surgeries, for partial replacements, and for total replacements.
Who are the companies with the most knee replacement recalls?
Manufacturers with the Most Knee Replacement Recalls Knee Replacement Manufacturer Knee Recalls DePuy Synthes 485 Zimmer Biomet* 355 Stryker 125 Smith & Nephew 15
Are there any side effects from using a DePuy knee system?
DePuy also makes revision systems, components designed to be used in revision surgeries to replace or repair artificial knees. One of the more serious potential knee replacement side effects that can occur after a DePuy knee system or other artificial knee is used is a joint infection.
Is there a recall on the Attune knee system?
In 2015 a much bigger recall of Attune knee systems eclipsed all of these earlier issues, resulting in thousands of systems and components being taken off the market. A recall was issued in July of 2015 for a surgical tool used with the Attune system.
