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: Smith & Nephew
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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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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuit Filed Over Metallosis Injuries
A BHR hip lawsuit claims that the device was not approved for use and that its defective design led to metallosis and implant failure.
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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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Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Problems Led To Need For Revision Surgery: Lawsuit
Problems with the Birmingham metal-on-metal hip resurfacing system led to its failure and the need for revision surgery, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
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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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Lawsuit Over Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Filed After Implant Failed
A Birmingham hip resurfacing lawsuit claims that the Smith & Nephew metal-on-metal implant caused metal blood poisoning, pseudotumors and eventually failed.
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Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Claims Smith & Nephew Misled Public On Implant’s Safety
A Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System lawsuit claims Smith & Nephew tried to cover up hundreds of reports of problems with the metal-on-metal hip implants.
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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuit Filed Against Smith & Nephew Over Metallosis, Debris
Problems with the Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system allegedly caused a Michigan woman to suffer metal blood poisoning only a few years after the artificial hip implant was…
