Biomet Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Defective M2A Metal-on-Metal Implant
Design problems with metal-on-metal hip implants have been linked to high failure rates for years, according to lawsuit filed by man who suffered metal blood poisoning.
Topic Archives: Hip Replacements
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Hip Replacement Lawsuits
Lawsuits are being reviewed for several different dangerous and defective hip replacement systems.
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Zimmer Biomet Lawsuit Filed Over RibFix Blu Implant Fracture
Lawsuit indicates an electron microscope detected stress fractures in unbroken portions of three Zimmer Biomet RibFix implants, suggesting the material was fatiguing over time.
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Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System Linked to Increased Risk of Thigh Bone Fractures, FDA Warns
FDA urges doctors to avoid implanting new patients with the Zimmer Biomet CPT hip replacement system unless no other alternatives are available.
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Synovo Total Hip Systems Have Not Been Sufficiently Tested, FDA Warns
The FDA warns that Synovo Total Hip Systems could fail, requiring patients to undergo risky revision surgery to have the implants replaced.
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Exactech Connexion GXL Liner Lawsuit Filed After Hip Replacement Failed After Only Four Years
The Exactech Hip Replacement liner was recalled earlier this year, due to defective packaging which can lead to premature wear and failure.
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Exactech Hip Recall Expanded to Include Another 40K Implants, As Lawsuits Continue to Mount
Expansion of a prior recall comes as a growing number of Exactech hip replacement and knee replacement lawsuits are being pursued by individuals nationwide who have experienced problems with their implant.
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Exactech Supports MDL for Lawsuits Over Recalled Knee, Hip and Ankle Replacements
Polyethylene components of the recalled knee, hip and ankle replacements were defective and prone to premature failure, according to dozens of lawsuits filed in different U.S. District Courts
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Knee and Hip Surgery Infection Lawsuits
Bair Hugger warming blankets may be the cause of knee or hip surgery infections.
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Exactech Hip Replacement Lawsuit Filed Over “Poly Wear” and “Metallosis” From Defective Liner
The surgeon found extensive metallosis when the defective liner was surgically removed, according to the Exactech hip replacement lawsuit.
