Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawsuits
Parker Waichman is offering free legal consultations to individuals seeking to file a Smith & Nephew metal-on-metal hip implant lawsuit. On June 1, 2012, Smith & Nephew recalled a component of their metal-on-metal hip implants. When a medical device is recalled, it means that there is a chance that it may cause health … [Read more...] about Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawsuits
Smith & Nephew Metal Hip Device Recalls
Smith & Nephew Recalls A Modular Neck Hip Prostheses and A Femoral Hip System. London Medical device maker, Smith & Nephew, is known for global distribution of hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Most recently, the device maker recalled its hip replacement systems, mailing out safety notice letters to inform consumers on … [Read more...] about Smith & Nephew Metal Hip Device Recalls
Smith & Nephew Plaintiffs Seek MDL
Metal-on-Metal Smith & Nephew Hip Associated with High Failure Rates. Plaintiffs who allege injuries due to the Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and R3 hip replacement implant failure have recently filed a petition with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate all pending federal BHR … [Read more...] about Smith & Nephew Plaintiffs Seek MDL
BHR Metal Implants Should Not be Implanted in Female Patients
BHR Metal Implants High Failure Rate. A new medical device alert has been issued for Smith & Nephew Orthopedics Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) system due to a higher than expected failure rate, the United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said. The notification, posted on the regulators' website on … [Read more...] about BHR Metal Implants Should Not be Implanted in Female Patients
FDA Inspection Results in Warning Letter to Smith & Nephew
A March inspection of the Andover, Massachusetts manufacturing facilities of medical device maker Smith & Nephew has resulted in a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letter to the company based on problems uncovered the inspection. The inspection took place between March 4 and March 25. Inspectors discovered problems … [Read more...] about FDA Inspection Results in Warning Letter to Smith & Nephew
British Recall of Smith & Nephew Renasys Wound Care System for Infection Risk
The British Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the recall of Smith & Nephew Renasys negative pressure wound care devices because of the risk of maceration, infection, loss of negative pressure, or unrecognized bleeding in wounds if there is a blockage in the vacuum system of the affected … [Read more...] about British Recall of Smith & Nephew Renasys Wound Care System for Infection Risk
Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Component Recalled by Smith & Nephew
Medical device maker Smith & Nephew. has pulled a component of an all-metal hip implant off the market because patients with it face a higher-than-average risk of suffering complications caused by it. According to a report from Reuters, Smith & Nephew has pulled a metal cup that’s used with its R3 Acetabular System hip implant. … [Read more...] about Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Component Recalled by Smith & Nephew
