NEWS: April 16, 2009

A Calaxo bone screw is a product used for knee ACL reconstructive surgery and is smanufactured by Smith & Nephew, Inc.

On the market since 2006, Smith & Nephew spokesperson states, “Our Calaxo Osteoconductive Interference Screw is formulated with chemicals that stimulate the bone surface within the tunnel and trigger the development of new bone, which over time replaces the implant. It’s preferable to restore the bone tissue that has been removed to make way for the graft. CALAXO makes this possible.”

Calaxo Screw Problems and Side effects:

Swelling

Joint or knee pain

redness around the joint

Loss of flexability in the knee area

The Calaxo screw was recalled from the market in August 2007, after patients reported that they suffered swelling, fluid build-up around the knee, some had screw fragmentation bits and patients claimed pain in and around the knee. Other patients had to have some additional surgery to remove infected tissue, and removal of the screw fragments.

FDA Recall of the Calaxo Bone Screws

This is the FDA’s statement on the recall, “Post operative condition sterile fluid pocket has been identified, including the potential for graft failure and premature material degradation.”
If you or someone you know has suffered any related injury from a Calaxo Bone Screw device knee during surgery, contact a Calaxo Bone Screw lawyer today.