A California man claims that Biomet failed to adequately warn consumers about the risks and severity of side effects of the Biomet M2a Magnum Metal-on-Metal hip system.
Plaintiff Christopher A. filed this hip replacement lawsuit against Biomet, alleging he sustained severe hip replacement injuries, including hip implant metal poisoning, tissue and bone destruction as a direct result of Biomet’s defective manufacturing and marketing of the Biomet M2a Magnum hip implant.
Christopher received the Biomet hip in July 2009 during a hip replacement surgery. Christopher claims after the surgery that he suffered severe pain and had to undergo a complex, risky and painful premature hip revision surgery in 2015 to remove and replace the defective Biomet M2a Magnum hip implant.
The Biomet hip replacement lawsuit further alleges that Biomet failed to adequately test the impact of the metal-on-metal hip replacement system or warn about the risk of hip implant metal poisoning or that the implant may loosen or fail within a few years after surgery.
Christopher is seeking judgment for compensatory damages, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, medical expenses, attorney’s fees and court costs.
Biomet Hip Problems
The Biomet M2a Magnum Hip implant is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system that has been implanted in patients throughout the United States. Although it was promoted for active and younger patients, reported problems suggest that the artificial hip implant may be prone to fail within a few years of surgery.
While typical hip implants consist of components made of metal and plastic, the Biomet Magnum has three all-metal components: a metal femoral head, metal taper insert and metal acetabulum cup.
As the metal parts rub against each other, microscopic shavings of metal may be released into the hip joint, which could cause inflammation, loosening, and other problems associated with metal poisoning from hip replacement.
Potential signs of Biomet Magnum hip problems could include:
- Unexplained hip pain
- Swelling and soft tissue damage
- Unexplained tumors
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Loosening of the hip implant
- Additional hip revision surgery
A surprising number of individuals throughout the United States have reported experiencing problems with the Biomet hip replacement, often involving metal poisoning from hip replacement or failure of the implant due to the design of the device.
Although the hip implant is expected to last more than 15 years, many individuals have required hip revision surgery within a few years to replace or correct problems with Biomet M2a Magnum hip implants.
Biomet Hip Implant Lawsuits
Dozens of metal hip replacement lawsuits have been filed against Biomet claiming that its M2a Magnum hip implant has caused serious injuries to patients as a result of a design defect. These hip replacement lawsuits are seeking compensation on behalf of patients injured by the hip implants, which have been linked to hip implant metal poisoning and premature failure.
If you or a loved one has been implanted with this Biomet hip implant, you may be able to join in this growing litigation.
The Biomet Hip Replacement Lawsuit is Case No. 3:15-cv-00610-RLM-CAN, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Do YOU have a legal claim? Fill out the form on this page now for a free, immediate, and confidential case evaluation. The hip implant attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual lawsuit or class action lawsuit is best for you. [In general, metal hip implant lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.] Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.
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If you or a loved one had a metal-on-metal hip implant that failed or caused serious complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Hip replacement lawsuits are being filed now against multiple companies, including Stryker, Biomet, DePuy, Zimmer, and Wright. See if you qualify to take legal action by filling out the form below.
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