Are you or someone you know experiencing pain and complications after a hip replacement? You’re not alone. While hip replacement surgery promises to relieve pain and improve the quality of life, it can have the opposite effect if the device malfunctions. Unfortunately, many hip replacements have caused more harm than good, resulting in legal action against the manufacturers. If you’re in pain, it’s time to seek justice. Don’t wait to obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault today for a free evaluation of your case. Trust us to help you obtain the relief and compensation you need to confidently move forward.

Devices Associated with Lawsuits

 

Several products, such as the M2a Magnum Hips, Pinnacle and Ultima metal liners, Articular Surface Replacement, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants, LFIT V40 Femoral Head, Rejuvenate, and ABG II implants, have faced hip replacement lawsuits. Claimants may find the process of these lawsuits challenging, lengthy, and expensive. However, it remains crucial to hold companies accountable for their negligence and compensate victims for their harm.

 

Design and Manufacturing Issues

 

In most cases, hip replacement lawsuits introduced to date have been about the design and manufacture of the devices. Metal-on-metal hip replacements have become increasingly popular, but they have been found to shed metal into the bloodstream, causing tissue and bone damage. Device manufacturers have been accused of rushing their products to market to stay competitive without adequately researching or testing them. Hip replacement lawsuits have since overloaded the courts worldwide.

The Companies Involved

 

Most of these lawsuits are against well-known companies such as Depuy Orthopaedics, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Zimmer, Biomet, Wright Medical, and Exactech. These manufacturers have faced legal action due to faulty designs, defective materials, or failure to warn patients about the risks associated with their hip replacement products.

Complications and Health Risks:

 

Patients who have suffered from serious complications and health risks from their hip replacement devices primarily file hip replacement lawsuits. These complications may include allergic reactions, bone loss, infections, metal poisoning, and nerve damage. The lawsuits assert that device manufacturers have made faulty devices, failed to warn the public and medical community about the risks of the devices, aggressively promoted their devices, and paid doctors to use them.

Some of the complications that can result from these metal-on-metal hip replacements include:

  • Decreased mobility
  • Severe pain in the hip, groin, or thigh
  • Inflammation and swelling
  • Loosening of the device
  • Bone damage
  • Infections
  • Nausea
  • Metal Poisoning
  • Hip Joint Failure

Negligence

 

Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products’ safety and effectiveness before selling them in the market. In the case of metal hip implants, many manufacturers neglected their duty to conduct proper clinical trials and tests before putting them on the market. They failed to warn patients of the risks of metal ion toxicity, necrosis, and other complications that resulted from the implants. As a result, many patients suffered irreparable harm, and the manufacturers are now facing lawsuits for their negligence.

The FDA’s Efforts to Ensure the Safety of Medical Devices

 

The FDA has ensured the safety of medical devices, including hip implants, by implementing rigorous testing and approval procedures. Manufacturers now have to undergo several phases of clinical trials and testing to prove the safety and efficacy of their products before releasing them into the market. Despite these regulations, room for improvement still exists. We need more transparency and accountability to hold manufacturers responsible for any defects or complications resulting from their devices.

 

 

What Compensation Can You Get from a Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit?

 

If you succeed in your metal hip replacement lawsuit, you may receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future medical expenses. The amount of compensation depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical treatment, and the strength of your case. Your lawyer will assist you in determining the appropriate compensation based on your circumstances.

 

Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuit Attorneys

 

If you or a loved one experienced complications from a metal hip replacement, the Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault team is here to help. We understand how overwhelming and stressful this situation can be and want to support you. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to holding manufacturers accountable for any harm or suffering caused by faulty implants. We are prepared to fight for your rights and the compensation you may be entitled to. Don’t suffer in silence any longer; contact our metal hip replacement attorneys at Gallon, Takacs & Boissoneault for a free case evaluation at 419-843-6663 or by filling out our online contact form. We will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the justice you deserve.