Patient-20

Patient had hip replacement surgery by Dr. Michael Bradford, who implanted a previously used, defective, recalled device. Caused horrible pain and suffering, and the patient developed sepsis. Patient had to go back into the hospital, and a different surgeon removed the defective device.

A male patient had hip replacement surgery by Dr. Michael Bradford in 2024, using a device manufactured by Exactech.

The patient was in horrible pain and suffering and also developed a serious case of sepsis. He had to go back into the hospital and found a good surgeon to help him, and the defective device was removed.

The new surgeon discovered that Dr. Bradford had used a previously used, defective, recalled orthotic hip replacement, produced by Exactech.

• In March 2023, the FDA warned about Exactech’s joint replacement devices made between 2004 and August 2021. The packaging caused the devices to degrade earlier than expected. Many people with faulty joint replacements require additional surgery.
• In July 2021, Exactech issued a worldwide Urgent Dear Healthcare Professional (DHCP) communication regarding Exactech Connexion GXL, moderately crosslinked polyethylene acetabular hip liners.
• On August 11, 2022, Exactech issued  an updated and expanded recall  for their hip replacement devices, noting an additional risk factor.
• In total, Exactech recalled more than 200,000 ankle, knee, and hip joint implants.

Notice the dates of the Exactech recall for hip replacement devices (July 2021 and August 2022) and the FDA warning (March 2023).

In 2024, Dr. Bradford used a previously used, defective, recalled device on this male patient, so Dr. Bradford used this device knowing full-well that it had been recalled.

According to a notification that was posted on Facebook (see the graphic in the next column), it is known that Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center --- Dr. Michael Bradford's practice, along with his partners --- has been using Exactech defective, recalled devices on their patients.

Multiple lawsuits and class action lawsuits were filed against Exactech.

• People filed Exactech lawsuits after the Florida-based company recalled thousands of hip, knee, ankle and shoulder devices in 2021, 2022 and 2024 due to defective packaging. According to lawsuits, the defective packaging caused devices to fail early, leading to various complications, including the need for additional surgery.

• With over 143,000 recalled implants in question, patients are pursuing compensation for injuries like device failure and revision surgeries.

Exactech filed bankruptcy on October 29, 2024, in response to the mounting lawsuits. Ongoing litigation was paused as a result of the Chapter 11 filing.

As of October 2025, because of the Exactech bankruptcy case, no trials or settlements have yet occurred.

Patient injuries in defective, recalled implants manufactured by Exactech (used by Dr. Michael Bradford in Patient-20)