Medical Devices

Used to repair Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) knee injuries, the Calaxo bone screw is a medical device that is implanted following knee surgery to help promote bone growth. Calaxo screws are produced by Smith & Nephew, made from PLC (a bioabsorbable synthetic compound) and may also be referred to Calaxo Osteoconducive Interference Screws.

Despite their effectiveness, however, Calaxo bone screws have been reported to cause a range of serious, painful side effects, including pre-tibial soft tissue swelling.

Patients who have undergone ACL surgery between March 2006 and August 2007 may have:

• had a Calaxo screw implanted
• an increased likelihood of developing painful knee complications
• a legal claim against Smith & Nephew, should they have sustained severe Calaxo screw injuries

Anyone who suspects they have been injured after receiving ACL surgery and a Calaxo screw implant should consult with one of our experienced defective product lawyers to learn more about their legal rights and entitlements to compensation.

Calaxo Screws Recalled Due to Serious Complications

While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved Calaxo screws in March 2006, just over a year later in August 2007, Smith & Nephew issued a voluntarily recall of all lots of Calaxo screws due to mounting reports that they were causing some patients to develop:

• fever
• infection
• joint or knee pain
• loss of flexibility in the knee joint
• redness and/or swelling around knee joint

Typically, the symptoms of such Calaxo screw side effects:

• manifest themselves as symptoms of infection
• take between two and 36 weeks to develop following surgery

When such Calaxo screw complications arise, patients will likely need surgery to:

• remove any dead bone or tissues surrounding the Calaxo screw
• remove the Calaxo screw or any fragments of it
• implant a new Calaxo screw
• remove the ligament to which the screw was attached
• perform a bone graft

When to Consult with a Calaxo Screw Attorney

If you or a loved one has suffered a Calaxo Screw injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The first thing you should do is seek medical attention to prevent further damage.

Once you receive treatment from your healthcare provider, you should consult our qualified Calaxo attorneys for a complimentary evaluation of your case. After discussing the details of your case we will determine the best way to pursue your legal claim and help you recover the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

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