Wright Conserve Hip Implant Lawsuits in Baton Rouge & Lake Charles, LA
The defective product attorneys at Simien & Simien, LLC, are investigating lawsuits on behalf of patients experiencing problems following Wright Medical Technology’s Conserve hip replacements. Numerous patients have filed lawsuits against the company as a result of early failure of the product, which often requires the need for early revision surgery to remove and replace the hip implant.
Following the growth of this litigation, our lawyers are prepared to assist any patient experiencing problems after being implanted with this device in order to help determine if they may be eligible to join this expanding litigation.
If you or a loved one has been implanted with a Wright Conserve Hip Implant and is experiencing problems, the victim may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses and other related damages. For more information regarding your legal rights, contact our law firm today by calling 225-224-2222 or simply completing the Free Case Evaluation form to the right, it’s that easy.
Problems Linked To The Wright Conserve Hip Implant
There are numerous problems linked to the Wright Conserve Hip Implant, as the device is composed of a metal-on-metal artificial hip implant system. The hip implant reportedly causes metallic particles to become released into the body resulting from the metal rubbing on metal over time. These metallic particles have the potential to inflict a large amount of damage to surrounding bone and tissue.
The following include some common problems linked to the Wright Conserve Hip Implant:
- Headaches
- Hip pain
- Hip revision surgery
- Hypothyroidism
- Loosening of the hip replacement
- Metallosis
- Pseudo-tumors
- Tinnitus
- Tissue necrosis
- Trouble walking and standing
Dozens of problems have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration involving Wright Conserve Hip Implants, while there has yet to be a recall on this product. As a result, patients suffering from such problems, may be eligible to file a lawsuit against Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Wright Conserve Hip Implant Litigation Status
In February 2012, federal judges determined that all pending and future suits involving the Wright Conserve Hip Implants must be consolidated to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia before one single judge. The following include the types of Wright Conserve hip lawsuits:
- Conserve Femoral Hip Surface Replacement
- Conserve Plus Total Resurfacing Hip System
- Conserve Total A-Class Advanced Metal
- Conserve Total Hip System
These lawsuits have been consolidated as they share similar allegations in relation to design defects, marketing, manufacturing and performance of the Wright Conserve Hip Implant products. By consolidating these cases, it will allow them to be resolved much more efficiently and consistently.
Contact Our Wright Conserve Hip Implant Attorneys Today
Simien & Simien, LLC, fights for the injured, not the big corporations. Our attorneys have the skill and resources to fight for your rights.
You need an experienced attorney to increase your chances of receiving the best result and recovery. These are complex cases and experience counts. Our team of lawyers will work to help guide you through difficulties that could arise during a defective product liability lawsuit.
Our firm has attorneys who are licensed in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi to provide personal injury services in those states. The firm, with appropriate local counsel, also provides representation in other states as well. To find out how we could help you, simply fill out the 100 percent FREE and strictly confidential “Case Evaluation” form at the top of the page or call us toll-free at 225-224-2222.