Numerous patients have allegedly suffered serious device complications from the Biomet hip implant system, with many of them forced to undergo revision surgery.

These incidents eventually spurred the formation of a multidistrict litigation (MDL), after numerous patients experienced serious metal on metal hip implant complications with the Biomet hip implant system.

One of the most recent claimants to join this MDL is a woman from Texas, alleging she suffered painful device complications soon after the Biomet hip implant system. Plaintiff Rose W. says she opted for the Biomet hip implant system after she and her orthopedic physician reviewed the marketing materials from the company and agreed it was a good choice for her.

The Biomet hip implant system is a metal on metal hip replacement system, consisting of all metal ball and socket joint components that are supposed to simulate hip function. Rose and other patients opt for these devices if they suffer from deteriorating or damaged hip joints and are looking for a permanent solution.

While the Biomet hip implant system is supposed to be a worthwhile solution, numerous patients have reported otherwise.

Overview of Biomet Metal Hip Complications

According to her Biomet metal hip lawsuit, Rose underwent total left hip replacement surgery on Feb. 3, 2003 and allegedly suffered painful device complications soon after.

These complications included debilitating pain, discomfort, and soreness, which eventually forced Rose to undergo revision surgery. Rose opted to file legal action against Biomet, after discovering that other patients had reported similar complications that also needed additional surgeries.

The Biomet hip implant system and other all metal hip replacement systems, due to the very painful device complications, have been accused of causing numerous patients to need revision surgery.

When the all metal ball and socket joint components interact, they may shed metal ions into the bloodstream which can lead to the development of metallosis or blood metal poisoning. This can greatly compound a patient’s medical condition, creating additional problems including but not limited to:

• Debilitating Pain
• Limited Range of Motion
• Tissue Death
• Infection
• Corrosion
• Fretting
• Formation of Pseudotumors

Most of these complications have to be resolved through revision surgery, which is considered riskier than the initial implant procedure.

These complications can be devastating to patients, but allegedly Biomet failed to disclose this information to the public and the medical community. At all times relevant, Rose and her physician had relied on the product information and marketing materials provided by the company and had no reason to believe she was at risk for suffering serious medical complications.

Rose states she would not have opted for the Biomet hip implant system, if she knew the risk of device complications and high failure rate.

Her Biomet metal hip lawsuit is joining Biomet MDL No. 2391, where it will join other claims alleging similar injuries caused by the metal hip implant system. By joining an MDL, Rose’s claim will be streamlined through the litigation process and will avoid potential problems like conflicting rulings from different judges.

This Biomet Metal Hip Lawsuit is Case No. 3:18-cv-00807-RLM-MGG, in the U.S. District Court of Northern Indiana, South Bend Division.