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Smith & Nephew Defective Knee Replacements
Santa Cruz, CA: Allegations of knee replacement failure are being made against device manufacturer Smith & Nephew. In some cases people have filed personal injury and defective knee replacement lawsuits.
Claims against Smith & Nephew knee replacements state early failure and failure at an unacceptable failure rates. Specifically, the knee replacements are meant to last for between 10 and 20 years, but people who have these devices implanted may have to undergo revision surgery, and resulting medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages.
In 2010, Smith & Nephew recalled its Journey-Deuce Uni Tibial Baseplates, which rest on the tibia and attaches to the knee replacement hardware on the femur. Because these baseplates are breaking, the entire knee replacement can become compromised and unstable.
Symptoms people may experience if their Smith & Nephew knee replacements is failing include pain and limited range of motion. Most patients will require additional surgery to repair the damage.
Published on Sep-5-17
Claims against Smith & Nephew knee replacements state early failure and failure at an unacceptable failure rates. Specifically, the knee replacements are meant to last for between 10 and 20 years, but people who have these devices implanted may have to undergo revision surgery, and resulting medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages.
In 2010, Smith & Nephew recalled its Journey-Deuce Uni Tibial Baseplates, which rest on the tibia and attaches to the knee replacement hardware on the femur. Because these baseplates are breaking, the entire knee replacement can become compromised and unstable.
Symptoms people may experience if their Smith & Nephew knee replacements is failing include pain and limited range of motion. Most patients will require additional surgery to repair the damage.
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Smith & Nephew Defective Knee Replacements Under the Microscope
October 2, 2017
Washington, DC: When the Smith & Nephew Journey Deuce Bi-Compartmental Knee System was introduced in 2007, it was billed as “a new, innovative solution that may give nearly 70% (sic) of all patients receiving a total knee replacement a more minimally invasive, bone and ligament preserving treatment alternative,” so stated a press release issued by the manufacturer on July 9, 2007. Would such platitudes, three years ahead of a knee replacement failure recall, placate any plaintiff filing a Smith & Nephew lawsuit? READ MORE
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My research lead me to find out parts were Smith & Nephew Journey ll this is ridiculous you think your going to be up and at it and you end up having to start all over again.
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Diana Hardy
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Mine has never worked right; I’ve been back to the Dr who did many times with the same complaint! I’ve asked many times to him and his PA has the Smith-Nephew Gen 2 been recalled. PA told me that they were thinking about doing a recall on it but changed their minds. Mine is so bad I have to walk with a cane; my gate has never been right since I got this knee. I’ve had to have additional surgery’s not on my knee but due to my knee. Back Surgery, the drugs I’ve had to try to get through the day. Not to Mention I can’t bend it, kneel, sit down on the floor and just try to get up it’s not like it should be. Walk any distance, forget trying to go on vacation... forget it...you can’t walk! I HATE this SMITH-NEPHEW GEN 2... I have to have my left knee replaced and the DR thinks I’ll go back to him for it! He’s crazy... I’ll end up in a wheel chair if I let him cut on me again! I’ve told my Dr about all these problems since day 1; he just doesn’t care!
inez b,
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I had 2 manipulation, 2011, Orthascopy, 2012 Revision, Manipulation, 2015 another Revision, manipulation,
One April 23, I had the Smith & Nephew removed.
jim durham
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Ive already had a attune depuy thats had to be replaced
thanks Jim
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Octavia Freeman
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When I was going through rehab, I met a person that has three surgeries with weeks of mine. Same Doctor, Same Hospital and Smith and Nephew device was used
I am also checking to see if any legal action is being taken against Smith and Nephew.
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