Calaxo® Screws

Smith & Nephew's Calaxo® screw was utilized in the period from March 2006 to August 2007.

It was a bioabsorbable polymer and calcium carbonate device that was specifically formulated to promote bone growth and reabsorbtion into the body at a rapid rate, thus producing a quicker recovery time.

In August 2007 Smith & Nephew announced a recall, which followed accounts of swelling, pain, pockets of fluid build up, and screw fragmentation in a number of patients.

In their recall letter, Smith & Nephew stated that, in rare cases, pre-tibial soft tissue swelling was found between 2 and 36 weeks after insertion of the Calaxo® screw.

Smith & Nephew said that “because the area of swelling and soft tissue irritation can mimic the appearance of an infection, our medical experts recommend that consideration should be given to aspirating the area for routine cultures."

It is important to note that some patients may need additional surgery involving debridement (which is the removal of dead, or infected, bone and tissue tissue); as well as the removal of remaining screw fragments.

In some cases, surgeons have further replaced the fragmented polymer screw with an alternate screw or bone graft.

During the process of reconstructive surgery, the replacement ligament - which is generally secured from a different part of the body - is inserted into, and fixed within, tunnels that have been drilled in the shin and thigh bones using a screw device.

Metal screws were previously utilized for this form of surgical treatment; however, they remain in place unless further surgery is undertaken to remove them.

The bioabsorbable Calaxo® screw was designed to replace the older, metal screws.

Although side effects are relatively rare, they may become serious, and can include the following:

Swelling around the area of incision and the joint
Redness in the region of the incision
Pain at the knee joint
Fever

If You Have Been Injured by Calaxo® Screws

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