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Information for People Who Have Suffered from Calaxo Screw Side Effects

Adverse side-effects have been reported in Smith & Nephew's Calaxo® screw.

The Calaxo® screw gained approval for usage in the U.S in March 2006. It was used in surgeries until August 2007.

If you or a loved one had an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery - in which a Calaxo® screw was inserted, and that resulted in serious side-effects - please advise DrugRxRecall of the details right now.

DrugRxRecall will be very pleased to refer you to an experienced, motivated and reliable Calaxo® screw lawyer.

In August 2007, Smith & Nephew announced a recall of the Calaxo® screw after reports surfaced that described such side-effects as swelling, pain, fluid build-up, and screw fragmentation in various patients who had been fitted with the screw.

In rare instances, patients suffered from another side-effect: pre-tibial soft tissue swelling - between 2-weeks and 9-months following the insertion of the Calaxo® screw.

As a result of these side-effects in the Calaxo® screw, Smith & Nephew informed health-care personnel and their patients of the following:

"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."

In a few cases, surgeons had to replace the fragmented polymer screw with another screw – or, in some instances, with a bone graft to combat the side-effects.

The Side Effects Of The Calaxo® Screw Include:
  • Swelling around the area of incision and around the joint
  • Pain at the knee joint
  • Fluid build-up
  • Fever
How DrugRxRecall Can Help You With Your Calaxo® Screw Side Effects Claim

If you have suffered from any of the above side-effects after being fitted with a Calaxo® screw, you may have a claim for compensation.

Here at DrugRxRecall, we work closely with highly respected lawyers.

We will be pleased to refer you to a lawyer in your area who can offer you a free consultation and advice on Calaxo® class actions and lawsuits.
 
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