Synovo Total Hip Systems Have Not Been Sufficiently Tested, FDA Warns
The FDA warns that Synovo Total Hip Systems could fail, requiring patients to undergo risky revision surgery to have the implants replaced.
The FDA warns that Synovo Total Hip Systems could fail, requiring patients to undergo risky revision surgery to have the implants replaced.
The Exactech Hip Replacement liner was recalled earlier this year, due to defective packaging which can lead to premature wear and failure.
Expansion of a prior recall comes as a growing number of Exactech hip replacement and knee replacement lawsuits are being pursued by individuals nationwide who have experienced problems with their implant.
Researchers found genetics made a statistically significant difference in predicting which individuals may need hip or knee replacement in the future.
The surgeon found extensive metallosis when the defective liner was surgically removed, according to the Exactech hip replacement lawsuit.
Lawsuit alleges Exactech Connexion GXL liner failed, resulting in hip replacement revision surgery.
More than 90,000 hip replacements with Exactech Connexion GXL liners were recalled in 2021, due to reports of premature wear and hip failure