Settlement Reached in Pa. Federal OtisKnee Cutting Device Action

HARRISBURG, Pa. - A Pennsylvania federal judge has extended the stay of an OtisKnee cutting device lawsuit, explaining that the parties have reached a settlement following mediation.

In an Aug. 16 order, Chief Christopher C. Conner of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania stayed the case an additional 30 days so as to allow the parties enough time to prepare and file a stipulation of dismissal.

On May 13, 2008, Edra Carvell, then 70, underwent right total knee replacement surgery performed by Dr. Raymond Dahl. Dahl implanted a Howmedica #4 femoral component, a Howmedica 29 mm/9mm …