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Defective Hip Replacement Lawsuit

Defective metal-on-metal hip implants have caused thousands of patients to suffer metal toxicity, device failure, and the need for revision surgery. Manufacturers include DePuy (Johnson & Johnson), Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, and Smith & Nephew.

Defendant: DePuy (J&J), Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Smith & Nephew, Wright Medical | Multiple MDLs: DePuy ASR (MDL 2197), DePuy Pinnacle (MDL 2244), Stryker (MDL 2441), Zimmer (MDL 2859).

Key Facts

Who Qualifies

Individuals who received a metal-on-metal hip replacement and experienced device failure, elevated metal levels in their blood, or required revision surgery.

Related Injuries

  • Metal poisoning (metallosis)
  • Device loosening or failure
  • Pseudotumors
  • Tissue and muscle damage
  • Bone loss (osteolysis)
  • Need for revision surgery
  • Chronic pain
  • Elevated blood cobalt or chromium levels

Settlement Status

DePuy paid $2.5 billion+ in ASR settlements, $1 billion for Pinnacle. Stryker paid $1.4 billion for Rejuvenate/ABG II. Zimmer continues to face litigation.

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