Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Lawsuits

The decision to get hip replacement surgery is not an easy one. Many patients explore every other alternative before finally deciding a replacement is their last option to lead a normal life. Unfortunately for thousands who have undergone a hip replacement using a Smith & Nephew metal-on-metal hip implant system, life after surgery has only been met with further complications—implant failure, metal poisoning and infection.

Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Lawsuits

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Medical device company Smith & Nephew has recalled more than 6,000 units of their metal-on-metal hip implant systems, and at least five of their hip replacement models have been the subject of injury lawsuits for the past decade, settling hundreds of suits for tens of millions of dollars. Have you experienced serious complications like metallosis, tissue damage and/or bone loss after a Smith & Nephew hip replacement? If so, you could be a victim of a defective medical device and entitled to compensation.

Our expert medical device attorneys are here to help you through this traumatic time. Over the past 50-plus years, we’ve resolved hundreds of cases for clients around the country, amounting to tens of millions of dollars in justice and compensation.

Metal on Metal Hip Implant Injuries

A Smith & Nephew hip implant consists of a ball and socket joint made of metal, which can include cobalt and chromium. The injury can occur when the metal surfaces of the implant rub against each other, causing friction, wear, and the release of metal ions into the surrounding tissues and bloodstream. This can lead to a range of symptoms and health problems, including pain, swelling, inflammation, tissue damage and more.

Some common types of metal-on-metal hip implant injuries include:

  • Metallosis: A condition where metal debris from the implant accumulates in the surrounding tissues, causing inflammation, tissue damage, and even bone loss.
  • Pseudotumor formation: A fluid-filled sac that can develop around the implant due to an immune system reaction to the metal debris.
  • Osteolysis: A condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the bone tissue surrounding the implant.
  • Implant failure: The implant may loosen or dislocate due to tissue damage or other factors, requiring revision surgery.

To Date the Recalled Models That Have Been Identified in Lawsuits Are:

  • BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) SYSTEM
  • R3 ACETABULAR SYSTEM
  • MODULAR SMF AND MODULAR REDAPT HIP SYSTEM
  • EMPERION HIP SYSTEM

Questions About Your Smith & Nephew Hip Implant?

If you believe that you have suffered harm as a result of a Smith & Nephew hip implant, contact our expert Defective Medical Device Attorneys who can evaluate your case and provide you with guidance on your legal rights and options. It's important to note that there are strict time limits for filing lawsuits, known as statutes of limitations, so it's essential to act quickly if you believe that you may have a claim. Call The Maher Law Firm today at 407-839-0866 for your free consultation.