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What Are the Signs of a Defective Hip Implant?
- Persistent groin, hip, or thigh pain after surgery — particularly pain that worsens or never resolves as expected
- Swelling or fluid accumulation around the hip joint
- Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds from the joint
- Device loosening — feeling of instability or the hip “giving way”
- Implant fracture — sudden sharp pain from a broken component
- Metal taste in the mouth — a sign of metallosis (metal ion poisoning from metal-on-metal components)
- Elevated metal levels in blood tests — cobalt and chromium levels may indicate metal debris from the implant
- Soft tissue damage or pseudotumor formation around the hip joint
- The need for revision surgery to replace or repair the implant
What Is Metallosis?
Metallosis is a form of metal poisoning that occurs when metal-on-metal hip implant components rub against each other during normal movement, releasing microscopic metal particles into surrounding tissue and the bloodstream. These particles cause local tissue inflammation and necrosis, and elevated cobalt and chromium ions in the blood can cause systemic effects including neurological symptoms, cardiomyopathy, and visual and hearing impairment. Metal-on-metal implants from DePuy, Stryker, and Zimmer Biomet have been at the center of the largest metallosis litigation in history.
Which Hip Implants Have Been Involved in Litigation?
- DePuy ASR and Pinnacle implants — Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy subsidiary has paid more than $4 billion resolving claims related to its ASR Hip Resurfacing System, ASR XL Acetabular System, and Pinnacle metal-on-metal system
- Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II — Stryker paid approximately $1.4 billion to resolve over 3,500 claims related to modular neck fractures and corrosion
- Zimmer Biomet — Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis litigation remains active with individual cases in settlement discussions
- Exactech — Exactech filed for bankruptcy in 2024 facing approximately 2,600 lawsuits over defective knee, hip, and shoulder implants linked to defective packaging causing premature wear
Even if your specific implant brand is not listed here, contact Cellino Law. Complications from any hip implant manufacturer may support a claim, and new litigation targeting additional products continues to develop.
Experienced complications from a hip implant? Contact Cellino Law for a free evaluation.
Who Qualifies for a Hip Replacement Lawsuit?
You may have a claim if:
- You received a hip replacement or hip resurfacing implant
- You experienced complications — persistent pain, loosening, fracture, metallosis, or revision surgery
- The complications were linked to a defect in the implant rather than natural surgical risk
Complications may emerge years after surgery. If you have recently been diagnosed with a hip implant-related problem, contact Cellino Law even if your original surgery was many years ago — statutes of limitations often run from the date of injury discovery.
What Compensation Can Hip Implant Victims Recover?
- Revision surgery costs and related hospitalization
- Past and future medical expenses for complications
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life and permanent disability
Frequently Asked Questions About Hip Replacement Lawsuits
How long do I have to file a hip replacement lawsuit?
Statutes of limitations run from the date of injury discovery — not the original surgery date. In New York, the general product liability limitation is three years from discovery; in New Jersey and Connecticut, two years. Contact Cellino Law immediately to preserve your claim.
My implant was not recalled — can I still file a lawsuit?
Yes. A device does not need to have been formally recalled for you to file a product liability lawsuit. What matters is whether the implant caused your injury due to a design defect, manufacturing defect, or failure to warn. Cellino Law evaluates all hip implant cases regardless of recall status.
Does Cellino Law charge upfront fees?
No. Cellino Law handles all hip replacement cases on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs and no fees unless we win.
Contact Cellino Law About Your Hip Replacement Lawsuit Case Today
If you or a loved one may have been harmed, contact Cellino Law for a free, no-obligation consultation. There are no upfront costs and no fees unless we win.
Call Cellino Law today at 888-888-8888 for a free hip replacement lawsuit consultation. No fees unless we win.
