Why Foley & Murphy?

The DePuy ASR Acetabular Hip Replacement System

This hip replacement was recalled in 2010 in response to data provided by a British joint registry which found a higher than expected instance of hip revision surgery.

Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component

The Durom Hip replacement was voluntarily recalled by Zimmer in 2008 because of inadequate surgical instructions.

Smith & Nephew R3 Metal-on-Metal system

The British medical device company of Smith & Nephew issued a voluntary withdrawal of their metal-on-metal hip replacement system in June 2012.

Smith & Nephew Modular SMF and Modular Redapt Femoral System Recall

The British medical device company Smith & Nephew launched its Modular SMF Hip System in 2008 and its Modular Redapt Femoral System om 2012. On November 15, 2016, the company recalled both hip implant systems because of higher than anticipated adverse events and complaints. It sent out an Urgent Field Safety Notice warning doctors to monitor patients for high levels of metal ions the blood. Metal debris could cause adverse tissue reactions that may require revision surgery.

The affected devices shipped October 2008 to July 2016

Stryker Rejuvenate

Although not a metal-on-metal hip, like the others, the Stryker Rejuvenate contains metal-on-metal components which are believed to contribute to increased levels of metal in the blood. It has also been linked to a high early failure rate, which forces patient to undergo revision surgery. Stryker issued a voluntary recall of this device in July 2012.

Other problematic metal-on-metal hip products.

There are other metal-on-metal products which are viewed as having defects resulting in complications.

This includes:

BioMet2a38M2aMagnum: BioMet metal-on-metal hip products have resulted in serious complications, including Metalosys and the releasing of cobalt and chromium debris in to the body and blood system. Adverse reaction to the metal deterioration includes fluid around the joint, tissue masses and death of muscle tissue around the joint.

Wright Medical Conserve, Dynasty, and Profemur Implants: Wright Medical manufactured and sold a variety of hip replacement products including metal-on-metal hip implants such as the Conserve, Dynasty, and Profemur implants. Metal-on-metal models caused serious complications seen with such failed metal-on-metal products.

Numerous lawsuits have been filed against these various manufacturers due to alleged defects and complications arising from the metal-on-metal hip implant products. Foley & Small has represented clients in Indiana and Michigan having such claims. Settlements have been reached on many of these claims. Further claims are expected to arise as individuals with these such metal-on-metal hips continue to develop complications as the products wear and fail with use.

Foley & Small is accepting Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement cases. If you, or a family member, or a close friend have suffered injuries as a result of a Metal Hip Replacement, contact Foley & Small.