Calaxo Screw Defective Medical Device Lawyer, Jim S. Adler & Associates

Have you or a family member had ACL surgery, also known as anterior cruciate ligament surgery? And if so, did that surgery include implanting a Calaxo screw in the leg to stimulate development of new bone?

If you answered yes both times, you should be wary of potential dangers of the Calaxo screw. It can cause symptoms in some patients similar to that of an infection, and these may arise anywhere between two and 36 weeks after the ACL surgery.

Developed and manufactured by Smith & Nephew, Inc., the Calaxo Osteoconductive Interference Screw has been used in ACL reconstructive surgery to secure ligament grafts and to stimulate growth of new bone in the area of the graft. Rather than be a permanent fixture in the body, the screw is designed to be absorbed by the body over the period of one year.

Unfortunately, some patients have suffered soft-tissue swelling in the area of the surgery, as well as infection, fluid buildup, fever and other complications as a result of the Calaxo screw. These symptoms, along with redness and pain around the site of the incision, are comparable to those of other post-surgical infections.

UK, USA issue Calaxo screw recalls

As a result, the United Kingdom issued a recall of the Calaxo screw in August of 2007, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall of the defective medical device in November of that year.

That doesn't mean many ACL surgery patients are free from potential medical maladies. Indeed, many persons who received a Calaxo screw during ACL reconstructive surgery may require additional surgeries to repair the damages done by the Calaxo screw. Those additional surgeries can include the removal of damaged tissues as well as any remaining parts of the Calaxo screw. An alternative bone graft also may be needed.

A defective medical device lawyer can help

If you or a loved one has had ACL surgery which used a Calaxo screw, monitor any signs of pain or infection and alert a medical professional immediately if they arise. Beyond that, you can report the problem to the FDA, and also contact a defective medical device lawyer or attorney.

Such a personal injury lawyer with Jim S. Adler & Associates can ensure your legal rights are protected via a defective medical device lawsuit. This lawsuit can seek economic recovery for your medical costs, your lost wages and any pain and suffering which resulted from the defective medical device known as a Calaxo screw.

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