An article by Dr. Johannes Cip and his colleagues recounts the reintroduction of Metal on Metal orthopedic devices and the injuries resulting from the byproducts of their wear and corrosion.  Although the authors found a consistent decrease in Blood Cobalt and Chromium following removal of the devices, they also noted increased rates of complications following these removal surgeries.  While the authors noted that early intervention was helpful to the patients’ prognoses, they observed an inexactness in determining implant failure.  According to their study, there can be a poor correlation between preoperative testing (blood and radiologic) and intraoperative findings or post-operative complications.  The authors also identified patients with pseudotumors and metallosis who were reportedly asymptomatic.   See Cip, J. et al. (2015). Revision of Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) Total Hip Arthroplasty: Correlation of Perioperative Data and Early Post-Revision Outcome Results, Journal of Arthroplasty, Epub (2015).

Weisman, Kennedy and Berris is currently serving on the leadership of national litigation involving DePuy’s ASR and Stryker’s Rejuvenate and ABGII devices.  The firm has extensive experience in handling lawsuits against orthopedic device manufacturers and has been extremely successful in obtaining just compensation for clients from across the country for pain, suffering and lost wages resulting from failed implants.  The firm is also actively investigating claims of individuals who experienced complications from the recalled Zimmer Persona knee prosthesis.  If you or someone you know has experienced an orthopedic device failure, attorneys at Weisman Kennedy and Berris would be happy to answer any questions you might have about available rights.