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Posted: November 3, 2020 |
Florida Hip Replacement LawyerHip Replacement Device Recalls
Most of the time, recalls of defective products start with manufacturers voluntarily recalling devices they identify as problematic. Unfortunately, this also gives the manufacturers opportunities to obscure the extent of the issue by settling claims out of court. Medical device makers are well-funded and have teams of lawyers whose sole job it is to ensure positive publicity. Many settlements for defective devices simply do not get public attention and unsuspecting individuals may live in constant pain or develop life-threatening illnesses from devices with a known problem.
When a car company produces a defective part, it is easy for consumers to find information about safety recalls. The medical community is different. It is not easy for consumer to find out what devices are recalled or why there are recalls for particular devices. Unlike automotive manufacturing, there is no single database tracking recalls. The situation is further complicated by extensive medical and legal language the average person doesn’t understand. Many people simply accept the pain and suffering they experience every day because they are unaware that the device they had implanted might be the cause. Protect Your Legal Rights. Speak to one of our Hip Replacement Lawyers today.
Symptoms of Defective Hip Replacement Implants
The best way for consumers to know there is a potential problem with a medical device is to be informed about potential symptoms of a problem before a serious medical emergency happens. While each medical device may result in different types of injuries, some common symptoms implicate problems with hip replacement devices.
? Increases in pain in hip or groin
? Numbness
? Changes to walk or gait
? Inflammation
? Neurological changes
? Circulatory or cognitive problems
? Bone loss
? Renal or thyroid changes
? Skin rashes
? Blood poisoning
Many of these symptoms are caused by metal-on-metal hip joint implants. Some of the devices on the market today have been shown to create metallic dust from friction that leads to poisoning. In most cases, an individual suffering from symptoms of a defective hip replacement device will need to undergo a second, corrective surgery to replace the defective device. Unlike automotive defects that are paid for by the manufacturer, consumers are frequently on the hook for medical bills from a corrective hip replacement surgery.
An attorney that specializes in fighting for victim rights against manufacturers of defective or recalled products can help you get the medical care you need and hold the device maker accountable so you are not stuck with thousands in medical bills.
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