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Wright Medical Technology is a manufacturer of hip replacement implants used for both total hip replacement and hip resurfacing. Due to defective implants, Wright has previously had to issue a hip implant recall. When a defective hip implant fails it requires a second surgery, which is known as a revision surgery, to repair damages and implant a new device.
According to a recent medical study and a pending lawsuits, it now appears that Wright may have problems with another defective hip implant. There are several symptoms that may indicate a defective hip implant may be failing. These can include:
A hip replacement system is generally expected to last at least 15 years. When a hip system is defective it leads to early failures, and may be subject to a hip implant recall. A Wright hip recall in 2004 involved a number of its Conserve Total and Conserve Plus hip systems due to defective manufacturing. The defective component caused failure of the device and required revision surgery in a number of recipients.
The latest information on a current problem with a Wright hip implant involves the Profemur® Hip System. A recent lawsuit claims that the device broke soon after implantation, resulting in revision surgery, severe pain and permanent injury.
The 2004 Wright hip replacement recall was based on a manufacturing defect. A seam was present on the acetabular cup surface, which was required to be smooth, and the device failed. In the case of the Profemur® Hip System, problems may be occurring because of a flaw in the actual design.
It has been claimed that an innovative modular neck in the device is subject to undue bending and fracture. An Australian study has found that the Profemur® Hip System is subject to early revision surgery in up to 11 percent of recipients.
If you are experiencing symptoms or other problems and believe you may have a defective implant, you should contact one of our hip implant recall attorneys. By speaking to a lawyer experienced in hip recalls, you can ensure that your rights will be protected.
If your implant does fail and you are required to undergo revision surgery, you will likely be eligible to recover compensation for the cost of surgery, as well as your pain and suffering. To speak with a hip implant recall attorney about a potential claim, please contact us today.
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