Hip replacement technology has come a long way to help patients eliminate pain and improve their quality of life. Unfortunately, the technology developed by some medical device manufacturers is not always safe. When it fails, patients often experience even more pain and suffering at the hands of the health care professionals and product manufacturers they trusted with their lives.
The Chicago defective medical device attorneys at Gill Ports Hoste LLC are dedicated to helping injury victims recover compensation when negligence causes them harm. A large portion of our practice involves medical malpractice and defective medical devices or products that are designed poorly or implemented improperly.
Hip replacements are just one example of the complex cases we handle. Contact our office at (312) 372-8893 to set up an appointment with a defective medical device lawyer and learn more about how we can help.
Companies Under Investigation
Litigation is pending across the United States versus Wright Medical Technology Inc., Stryker, DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., DePuy International Limited, Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet Inc., Smith & Nephew Inc., and Zimmer Holdings Inc.
To date, the litigation involves the following devices:
- Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular-Neck Hip Stem systems
- DePuy ASR
- DePuy PINNACLE
- Biomet’s M2a-Magnum
- M2a Taper
- Smith & Nephew BHR and/or R3 liner
- Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component
- Wright Medical CONSERVE Profemur Z Stem
Injuries from these devices include:
- Dislocation
- Heart attack/stroke
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Death
- Kidney failure
- Drop foot
- Subluxation
- Elevated metal ions in blood (Co/Cr/Ti)
If you have been injured by one of these devices, it is important to understand that you have legal options, and our team of defective medical device lawyers are here to help you navigate the path to recovery.
Our Chicago Defective Medical Device Attorneys Are Ready to Help You Recover
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries related to hip replacement, contact our defective medical device lawyers at Gill Ports Hoste LLC to schedule a free consultation. We do not charge attorney’s fees if we do not recover for you.