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Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n
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Metal-on-metal hip implants were designed for durability but have caused serious health issues, including metallosis, bone loss, and tissue damage due to metal debris. These complications led to widespread recalls and thousands of lawsuits against manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Medical device manufacturers designed hip implants to replace the ball-and-socket hip joint. These implants consist of an artificial ball that fits inside of a cup. In metal-on-metal implants, the ball and cup are metal. Manufacturers often use a combination of chromium and cobalt.<\/p>\n

Companies design metal hip replacements to be more durable than their ceramic and plastic counterparts. Unfortunately, researchers have linked them to several serious health complications. A common problem with metal hips is that friction between the hips’ metal components can release\u00a0metallic debris into the body<\/a>. This condition, called metallosis, can cause swelling, severe pain, and blood poisoning.<\/p>\n

These complications have led several metal hip implant manufacturers to withdraw their devices from the market. For example, Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics\u00a0recalled its ASR hip replacements<\/a>\u00a0in 2010.<\/p>\n

This article focuses on metal hip replacement lawsuits. Specifically, it discusses the significant issues patients have experienced with these medical devices. It also describes the major lawsuits that plaintiffs have filed against metal hip replacement manufacturers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you have been injured by a metal hip replacement, you may have a valid legal claim. A product liability attorney<\/a> near you can provide legal advice tailored to your situation.<\/p>\n

Metal Hip Replacements and Serious Health Issues<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest problems with hip replacement devices is that the implant loosens, causing harm to the soft tissue and bones surrounding the implant. When the metal components rub against each other, they release toxins into the body, which can lead to blood poisoning.<\/p>\n

The most common issues with defective hip implants include:<\/p>\n