Biomet Hip
Biomet hip attorneys at Arentz Law Group, P.C. have years of experience in dangerous medical device litigation and specific experience in defending the rights of victims of defective metal-on-metal hips. Right now, we are reviewing a number of cases where our clients suffered serious pain, injury, and even hip implant revision surgery after being implanted with a defective Biomet M2A Magnum hip. If you experienced problems with a Biomet hip, you could be entitled to substantial compensation to help with medical bills and other damages. To learn more about your rights, we encourage you to contact a Biomet hip lawyer at our firm to schedule a free legal consultation and review of your case.
Biomet Hip Problems
The Biomet M2A Magnum hip is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system, meaning that the majority of the components of this artificial hip are made of metal. In June 2012, the FDA convened an advisory panel to investigate the dangers of this type of implant. They found that the devices have an unacceptably high early failure rate and that they put hip implant recipients at risk for a potentially fatal form of metal toxicity known as metallosis. The panel concluded that there are very few reasons to continue using metal-on-metal hips.
Most reported problems with Biomet M2A Magnum hips can be traced to the device’s metal-on-metal construction. With regular movement, the metal parts of the hip can rub together and the friction they cause can release tiny metal particles into the blood stream. This can cause a number of very serious problems, including:
- Severe pain
- Inflammation
- Soft tissue damage or death (necrosis)
- Tumors
- Difficulty with mobility
- Difficulty standing
- Clicking noises coming from the implant
- Vertigo
- Optic nerve damage or blindness
- Convulsions
- Headaches
- Tinnitus
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Hypothyroidism
In some cases, recipients of defective Biomet M2A Magnum hips have needed to undergo painful and costly hip implant revision surgery.
Contact a Biomet Hip Lawyer
If you experienced pain, inflammation, metallosis, or hip implant failure after receiving a Biomet M2A Magnum hip, you could be entitled to substantial compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial damages. A Biomet hip lawyer at Arentz Law Group, P.C. has the experience and resources victims need to build a strong case after suffering as a result of a defective medical device. To learn more about Biomet hip lawsuits, contact a hip implant attorney today to schedule a free legal consultation.