Houssiere, Durant & Houssiere LLP is currently handling cases involving the Smith and Nephew Oxinium knee implants, including the recalled "cementless" version of the Profix II and Genesis II models. These defective devices were implanted up until the date of the recall, September of 2003. The manufacturer issued a voluntary recall based upon a high number of failures on the implanted knees. The prosthetic device was implanted without cement, and expected to adhere or "grow into" the bone. The explanted devices indicate that no such bone ingrowth occurred, resulting in loosening of the femoral component of the knee causing pain, infection, and other complications, requiring additional painful revision surgery and physical rehabilitation. HD&H also handles cases involving other cementless and cemented knees, from various manufacturers, which loosen and require revision surgery.

If you have a problem with a prosthetic knee causing pain or have been diagnosed with loosening of the component, you should seek medical care as soon as possible. Failure to timely revise the knee can result in numerous complications. Contact us to discuss your potential products liability or medical malpractice claim related to your failed implant.