Question 1

How Do Metal Hip Replacements Cause Injury?

Accepted Answer

All hip replacement devices can be subject to complications, but metal-on-metal replacements are to blame for most of the problems reported by patients. These devices use a metal ball and metal socket, so that the ball rotates and moves in the socket when the patient runs or walks. As time goes on, the friction between the two metal surfaces can cause tiny particles of metal to shear off and enter the space around the joint. From there, ions from the particles enter the bloodstream and can travel throughout the body.

Question 2

Why Do Metal Hip Replacement Devices Fail?

Accepted Answer

All medical devices are subject to laws and regulations requiring that they be manufactured and tested properly. They must also be monitored regularly after implantation to reduce further complications or injury to the patient. When a manufacturer fails to adequately design, build, and market a metal hip replacement device, the consumer can suffer serious illness or injury. In cases like these, the victim may be eligible to pursue a product liability claim against specific parties to recoup damages.

Question 3

How Does the FDA Regulate Metal Hip Replacement Devices?

Accepted Answer

There have been numerous large lawsuits against manufacturers of various hip replacement products. Tens of thousands of patients have suffered illness, additional surgeries, and other maladies as a result of poorly made implants. Despite laws and regulations in effect for their manufacture, many companies often take shortcuts or use loopholes to be able to sell products more quickly to the rising population of people who need hip replacements.

Question 4

Do I Need a Hip Replacement Injury Attorney in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

When a metal hip replacement goes wrong, it is rare to file a medical malpractice suit against the surgeon who implanted the device. Hip replacement problems are nearly always the fault of the manufacturer and are pursued as product liability cases. Oklahoma Statutes Section 76.101 and 76.103 govern product liability claims against companies, and trusted legal counsel can advise a victim on how these laws affect their case.

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Smith & Nephew Hip Implants

DePuy Hip Implants

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