BHR Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Failure, Revision Surgery
A BHR hip lawsuit claims that the implant failed twice, requiring revision surgery and resulting in metallosis and cobalt and chromium poisoning.
Tag Archives: Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement
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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Settlement Mediator Appointed in MDL
A special mediator has been appointed to oversee settlement talks meant to resolve Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system lawsuits.
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Explanted Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Implants to be Preserved Under Court Ordered Protocol
The judge overseeing all Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system lawsuits filed in federal courts has laid out protocols for preserving and protecting components removed during revision surgeries which could play a…
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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Replacement Lawsuits to be Included in MDL with Resurfacing Cases
A federal judge indicates that all Birmingham hip resurfacing lawsuits and Birmingham total hip replacement system lawsuits should be included in the same MDL, but proceed on different tracks.
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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuits Cleared to Proceed by MDL Judge
A federal judge has refused to dismiss hundreds of Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system lawsuits, saying the company's alleged failure to report adverse events and be truthful about…
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Clinical Trials For Medical Devices Rarely Completed, But FDA Seeks to “Streamline” Process
Very few required postmarket clinical trials are being completed to verify the safety and effectiveness of high-risk medical devices, according to a new study.
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Biomet Settlements for Revised M2A Magnum Hip Replacements Moving Forward in MDL
Settlement in the Biomet M2A Magnum hip implant litigation is getting closer, as finalization of individual allocations are being completed.
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Newer Knee, Hip Replacement Implants May Not Provide Added Benefit: Study
Researchers suggest that many new innovations in hip and knee replacements are doing little to help consumers, yet may pose serious risks.
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DePuy ASR Settlement Payments to Begin in Coming Month: Report
Plaintiffs who are taking part in the DePuy ASR metal hip settlement may begin receiving checks soon, according to a status report.
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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits Continue to Mount in MDL
DePuy continues to defend against nearly 6,000 Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip lawsuits, with hundreds of new claims brought this year, even as settlements have been reached in similar lawsuits over other…
