Biomet Hip Lawyer – M2a Magnum
If you experienced significant injuries after hip replacement surgery, you may wish to consult a Biomet hip lawyer about your case.
In light of safety concerns over metal-on-metal hip implants, some devices have been recalled from the market either by the manufacturer or at the request of the FDA. Biomet’s metal hip implants, however, have not been subject to a recall. This means the products remain on the market and could still be used in patients. This also means that patients who already received Biomet’s M2a Magnum hip replacement may be unaware of potential complications.
Our Biomet hip lawyers have received reports from patients who experienced pain, loosening, and failure of their devices shortly after their procedures. Many patients must also undergo complicated revision surgery to remove their metal hip implant and replace it with a different device.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration as well as various international health agencies have warned consumers about metal hip implants. Government regulators caution that when the metal components rub together during walking or running, tiny metal particles can be released causing damage to the tissue surrounding the implant. The friction of the metal-on-metal components can also cause cobalt and chromium metal ions to enter the patient’s bloodstream causing serious systemic health concerns.
In January 2012, the company negotiated a settlement with Biomet hip attorneys to resolve hundreds of lawsuits in federal court. The overall settlement was for $56 million, with a base payment of $200,000 to each patient who required revision surgery for their metal hip replacement (though actual settlement amounts vary according to the facts of each case).
Speak with a Biomet Hip Lawyer About Your Options
While time restrictions were imposed on the federal court settlement, patients injured by a metal hip device are still encouraged to consult a Biomet hip lawyer about their legal options. Our experienced medical device attorneys can evaluate your potential Biomet lawsuit at no cost and help protect your legal rights.