Smith & Nephew BHR and R3 Hip Lawsuits Centralized in Federal Courts
The JPML has ordered all Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip implant lawsuits consolidated before one judge for pretrial proceedings in Maryland federal court.
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Lawsuits Over Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing with R3 Metal Liner Filed in Courts Nationwide
Plaintiffs have called for all Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System lawsuits filed in federal courts nationwide to be consolidated before one judge for pretrial proceedings.
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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Pain, Revision Surgery
A Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system lawsuit claims that the metal-on-metal design had to be surgically removed from a man who began suffering severe pain and other complications…
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Smith & Nephew Hip Recall Issued Due to Problems with Modular SMF, Modular REDAPT Systems
Smith & Nephew is recalling some modular neck hip implant components after receiving reports of adverse reactions caused by metal debris shed from hip replacement implants.
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Problems with Morcellator Manufacturing Results in FDA Warning Letter to Smith & Nephew
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Smith & Nephew over manufacturing problems with morcellators at a Massachusetts plant.
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Lawsuit Filed Over Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Failure
An Illinois couple has filed a product liability lawsuit after the wife’s Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip failed, alleging that the metal-on-metal hip resurfacing system was defectively designed.
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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Problems Result in Safety Notice
A warning has been issued to the Hong Kong department of health about potential problems with Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham metal-on-metal hip replacements, which have been linked to a high…
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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning
A California man has filed a product liability lawsuit against Smith & Nephew over its Birmingham metal-on-metal hip replacement system, alleging that metal particles shed from the implant poisoned him.
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Smith & Nephew Hip Replacement Lawsuit Filed Over Failed Liner
A Michigan woman has filed a hip replacement lawsuit against Smith & Nephew, alleging that a component she received was defective and failed less than seven years after it was…
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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Opposed Before Approval
According to recently revealed information, Wright Medical tried to stop the FDA from approving the Smith & Nephew Birmingham metal-on-metal hip replacement system in 2006, citing a lack of solid…
