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• Hip Replacement Lawsuit Claims System Failure Caused Woman To Suffer ‘Dusky Metal Disease’

  June 5, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Wisconsin woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that her Smith & Nephew metal-on-metal hip implant released toxic metal debris into her body, causing injuries that required revision surgery.

• Jackson-Pratt Surgical Drain Infection Lawsuit Filed Over Recalled, Contaminated Products

  February 6, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A California man has filed a lawsuit alleging he suffered a serious post-operative infection after being implanted with a Jackson-Pratt surgical drain that was later recalled due to improper sterilization.

• Plaintiffs Indicate Exactech Hip and Knee Settlements are “Nowhere Close”, In Urging Judge To Reject Request for Off-Record Conference

  April 1, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A letter from plaintiffs in Exactech hip and knee lawsuits asks the Court to reject a request by defendants to pause the litigation while global settlements are discussed.

• Exactech Pushes For Settlement Negotiations Instead of Trial Prep for Lawsuits Over Recalled Knee, Hip Implants

  March 26, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Exactech is requesting global settlement negotiations in hopes of resolving about 2,000 knee and hip implant recall lawsuits.

• FDA Exactech Implant Warning Urges Doctors to Monitor Patients for Failures, Need for Revision Surgery

  March 24, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  THe FDA has updated its Exactech implant warning with recommendations for doctors and patients, detailing when revision surgery might be necessary.

• Aspirin Alone Led to More Dangerous Blood Clots in Knee and Hip Replacement Patients

  August 24, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds aspirin failed to adequately decrease the risk of blood clot-related injuries in patients who just underwent hip or knee replacement surgery.

• Genetics May Play Role in Whether Joint Replacement Patients Need Revision Surgery: Study

  April 21, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study links some genetic factors to an increased risk of joint replacement failure and the need for revision surgery.

• Anterior Approach To Hip Replacement Procedures May Increase Risk Of Complications: Study

  March 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests anterior hip replacement surgery may double the risk of major surgical complications when compared to more traditional procedures.

• Delayed Diagnosis Of Joint Replacement Infections Often Lead To Medical Malpractice Claims: Study

  November 14, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that delays in treating joint surgery infections are often a significant driver of litigation.

• Stryker Tritanium Acetabular Cup (TAC) Lawsuit Filed Over Hip System Failure

  August 26, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A hip implant lawsuit claims the Stryker Trident Tritanium Acetabular Cup is defectively designed and prone to failure, resulting in a Texas woman needing revision surgery after just four years.