Calaxo® Bone Screw Problems
Houston Defective Product Lawyer
What is the problem with Calaxo® bone screws?
Before the Calaxo bone screw was recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2007, it was used in knee surgeries in the United States and overseas. The Calaxo screws were supposed to dissolve in the knee over time; however, in some cases, the bone screws dissolved early, which led to serious problems in some users.
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What kind of injuries do Calaxo bone screws cause?
The most common Calaxo bone screw injury is damage to the soft tissue in the knee. When the damage is severe, a second surgery may be required to remove the damaged tissue.
In cases where the screw dissolved early, an additional surgery may be required to remove the bone screw fragments from the knee. At this point, a replacement knee part may need to be implanted.
What are the symptoms of a Calaxo bone screw injury?
Symptoms associated with a defective Calaxo bone screw include:
- fever
- persistent and sometimes severe pain around the knee
- redness and signs of infection at the incision point
- swelling around the knee due to fluid buildup
Calaxo® is a registered trademark of Smith & Nephew and is used here only to identify the product in question.
This law firm is not associated with, sponsored by, or affiliated with Smith & Nephew or any of its subsidiaries.
