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TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, AND FLORIDA ATTORNEYS / LAWYERS EVALUATING NATIONWIDE CLAIMS FOR CALAXO® SCREW ACCIDENTS, COMPLICATIONS, SIDE EFFECTS, AND SCREW RECALL. *** Attention Calaxo® Screw Patients *** Have you experienced pain, discomfort or swelling in the knee following reconstructive Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery in which the Calaxo® screw was used? If you were injured by the Calaxo® screw, or if you have a loved one who was injured by the Calaxo® screw, please contact us immediately for a FREE potential case evaluation. Swelling around the joint or incision area Redness around the incision Constant pain at the knee joint Accompanying fever to the above symptoms
All of the above have been attributed to the Calaxo® screw. We have Calaxo® screw lawyers standing by ready to speak with you. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, and we take all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award/compensation. Do not Delay! Your rights and compensation may be lost forever if you wait. WHAT IS THE CALAXO® SCREW? The Calaxo® screw is a bio-absorbable polymer and calcium carbonate device that is specifically designed to (a) promote the growth of bone; and (b) rapidly increase the body’s ability to assimilate the bone, thus ensuring a speedy recovery time. ARE THERE ANY POSSIBLE HEALTH RELATED RISKS POSED BY THE CALAXO® SCREW? Yes. In March 2006, Smith & Nephew’s Calaxo® screw was approved for use in the United States, and was in use until August 2007. In August 2007, Smith & Nephew made an immediate recall of the Calaxo® screw following reports of swelling, pain, pockets of fluid build-up, and screw fragmentation in some patients. According to their own recall letter, in rare cases, a number of patients had reportedly developed pre-tibial soft tissue swelling - between 2 and 36 weeks after the insertion of the Calaxo® screw. Smith & Nephew advised health care officials and patients 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.” In some cases, further surgery - involving debridement, which can be defined as the removal of dead or infected tissue and bone – was required, as was removal of the remaining screw fragments. In a few cases, surgeons replaced the fragmented polymer screw with an alternate screw or bone graft. If you had ACL surgery during this time and suspect a Calaxo® screw may have been used, you should contact us. The ACL extends from the shin-bone, through the knee-joint, and up to the thigh bone. It helps to stabilize the knee and controls front-to-back movement. During reconstructive surgery, the replacement ligament – which is generally obtained from another part of the body of the patient - is inserted and anchored in tunnels that have been drilled into the shin-bones and thigh-bones using a screw device. Metal screws were traditionally used for this type of surgery, but remained in place unless further surgery was performed to remove them. The bio-absorbable Calaxo® screw, however, was specifically developed to replace metal screws. WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC HEALTH RELATED RISKS? The most serious risks include: Swelling around the joint or incision area Redness around the incision Constant pain at the knee joint Accompanying fever to the above symptoms
If you were potentially seriously injured by the Calaxo® screw, or if you have a loved one who was injured by the Calaxo® screw, you may have a claim for legal compensation. Contact the Mulligan Law Firm for superior legal representation. For more information on Calaxo® screw injuries and accidents, see the following links: In all personal injury cases, it is extremely important that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, to investigate the case in question, and to enable physicians, attorneys, or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. If you or a loved one or friend is injured and may have a potential legal claim, call The Mulligan Law Firm now at 1-866-LAW-0001 (Extension 245). The initial consultation is FREE of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Do not delay! If you delay, and the statute of limitations time period expires, you may lose all your rights to file any claim for compensation of any kind. If you are not sure or need additional help, please fill out our form on this website or call us for help at 1-866-LAW-0001 (1-866-529-0001) (Extension 245) or email us at
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