Hip Replacement Injuries

Each year hundreds of thousands of patients receive hip replacements. Unfortunately, instead of providing patients with the relief they need, these hip replacement implants cause such severe complications that patients require new implants and multiple revision surgeries to correct these issues.

In metal on metal hip replacement implants, the metal head, metal cup or liner slide against each other to simulate the movement of the bone and cartilage. Over time, the constant metal interaction causes metal to wear off, causing damage to the bone and soft tissue (corrosion and metallosis). Other complications may include device loosening, disassociation, and femur fracture.

If you or a loved one has suffered complications following a hip replacement, then take a look at our "Drugs123" system to find out how you may be entitled to a cash reward.

1. Determine the Specific Product

Currently we are investigating the following companies and corresponding models that are facing litigation for hip replacement implants including:

• Stryker Orthopaedics
• Stryker LFIT V40

  The Stryker LFIT V40 hip replacement lawsuit involves the LFIT Anatomic V40 cobalt chromium femoral head manufactured before 2012 femoral heads utilized with the Stryker Accolade, Citation, Meridian, Exeter, Reliance, Definition, and Restoration TMZF titanium stems.

  Stryker LFIT V40 Femoral Heads Recalled:

  Catalog No.	Head Diam.	Dates
  6260-9-236	36mm	2002-2010
  6260-9-240	40mm	2006-2011
  6260-9-244	44mm	2006-2011
  6260-9-340	40mm	2006-2011
  6260-9-440	40mm	2006-2011
  6260-9-344	44mm	2007-2011
  6260-9-444	44mm	2006-2011

• Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II

  Stryker recalled the Rejuvenate and ABG II hip devices in July 2012 after they received post-market data that showing the metal necks and stems of the two devices were prone to corrosion and fretting and may release excessive metal debris into body. An Urgent Field Safety Notice was also issued that warned doctors and hospitals that these two implants had an increased rate of Adverse Local Tissue Reactions.

• Johnson & Johnson/ DePuy Orthopaedics
• ASR

  The Johnson & Johnson ASR lawsuit involves the Articular Surface Replacement Acetabular Hip System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System. Johnson & Johnson issued a recall in 2010 for the ASR and ASR Hip Resurfacing System.

  In September 2011, a report was published showing the Articular Surface Replacement Acetabular Hip System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System implants were replaced or removed 29 percent of the time after just six years, compared with an overall 9.5 percent failure rate for all-metal hip implants.

• Smith & Nephew
• R3

  The Smith & Nephew R3 lawsuit involves the metal liner that was part of the R3 system. In June 2012, Smith & Nephew issued an international recall after receiving reports of implant failure, dislocation, and metal sensitivity.

We are also currently investigating the following companies that have hip replacement implants that are involved in possible lawsuits:

• DePuy Orthopaedics
• Pinnacle
• Zimmer Holdings
• Durom
• Versys
• M/L Taper Kinectiv
• Biomet
• M2a 38mm/ Magnum
• Wright Medical Technology
• Conserve
• Profemur
• Smith & Nephew
• SMF
• Redapt
• OMNI
• Apex Arc
• DJO
• Encore

2. Are You Suffering From Any Of These Side Effects?

Complications and symptoms of defective hip replacement implants may include:

3. Give Us A Call To Determine Cash Eligibility

If you or a loved one suffered the above injuries caused by one of the specific Hip Replacement Implants above, you may be entitled to a cash award and compensation for medical expenses. For a free confidential consultation with medical device lawyers at our law firm, please call 1-866-827-3011 or submit an email inquiry above.