Hip Replacement Lawsuit
Saturday September 13, 2025 — You may have grounds for a hip replacement lawsuit if you experienced significant injuries, such as:
- Pain
- Dislocation
- Tissue damage
- Metal poisoning
- Early device failure
- Revision surgery
A growing number of hip replacement devices have now been recalled and subject to ongoing litigation.
Our lawyers can help you determine which implant you received and whether you qualify for compensation.
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Metal on Metal Hip Implants
While all hip replacements carry certain risks, implants made from metal components present additional safety concerns.
A metal-on-metal (or MoM) device might be used in either of the following procedures:
(1) Total hip replacement – entirely replacing the ball and socket with artificial components.
(2) Hip resurfacing – reinforcing just the surfaces of the ball and socket with a cap and shell.
Unlike ceramic or polyethylene, however, when metal components slide against each other during movement they can release tiny particles of metal debris.
These metal ions (e.g., cobalt and chromium) enter the patient’s bloodstream and may cause systemic reactions such as:
Skin rash, cognitive impairment, neurological damage, thyroid dysfunction, renal impairment, and cardiomyopathy.
Metal particles can also damage bone and tissue surrounding the implant resulting in a serious condition called metallosis, as well as loosening, implant failure, and complicated revision surgery.
Government Warnings About Metal Hips
Health officials in several countries have issued safety alerts to doctors and patients about the dangers of metal hip replacements.
- In May 2012, Canadian regulators issued a public health communication to warn of increased incidence of pain, implant loosening, and significant soft tissue reactions caused by metal debris.
- In June 2012, the United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a medical device alert recommending follow-up care for patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements, including blood tests, imaging, and possible revision surgery.
- Australian health officials published similar safety information relating to metal hips in September 2012.
- More recently, the European Commission concluded in September 2014 that all types of metal-on-metal hip devices release metals that can lead to local and/or systemic adverse health effects. Further, the Commission advised that MoM devices pose a greater health risk than alternative implant options.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration now maintains a section on its website informing patients about the risks of metal-on-metal hip replacements.
Evidence uncovered during litigation suggests manufacturers were aware of safety problems long before government agencies began to issue public warnings.
Lawsuits are now underway against various device makers to compensate injured patients and their families.
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