212-566- 1000 SMITH & NEPHEW HIP REPLACEMENT RECALL HAVE YOU HAD COMPLICATIONS WITH R3 HIP IMPLANT OR BHR BIRMINGHAM? Smith & Nephew, one of the major players in orthopedic implants, announced in June 2012 that it was recalling its popular hip replacement systems, including hip joints already implanted in patients throughout the world. The Smith & Nephew recall is the latest, and probably not the last, by manufacturers of metal-on-metal hip implants. Touted as more durable than ceramic hip replacements, metal-on-metal hip replacements as a class have had a high rate of revision surgery (implant failure) and a high incidence of metallosis (damage from chromium or cobalt build-up in surrounding tissues or the bloodstream). At Sullivan & Brill, LLP, our personal injury lawyers can handle your possible claim against Smith & Nephew if you have suffered complications of your R3 or BHR hip replacement, including the need for revision surgery. We represent people in New York City, statewide New York, and nationwide. Contact us today for a free consultation. NEW YORK CITY INJURY ATTORNEYS Smith & Nephew recalled the R3 hip replacement system, which consists of a metal ball implanted into the end of the femur that articulates with a metal cup (hip socket) on the pelvis. The company also markets the Birmingham Hip Replacement (BHR), a hip resurfacing system which involves a metal plating over the existing femur ball. The R3 has been recalled. The BHR has not been recalled, but it has generated similar complaints of premature failure, metal sensitivity and tissue damage when the BHR liner is coupled with the R3 system. Smith & Nephew previously recalled its Oxinium knee replacement system because of widespread problems. You may have legal remedies if you were affected by the Smith & Nephew knee replacement recall. Our firm also has an office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Call (212) 566-1000 today to schedule your consultation. METAL ON METAL HIP REPLACEMENT PROBLEMS BIOMET M2A MAGNUM HIP IMPLANT DE PUY ASR RECALL DE PUY IN THE NEWS DE PUY PINNACLE HIP IMPLANT SMITH NEPHEW R3 HIP RECALL STRYKER REJUVENATE HIP RECALL WRIGHT CONSERVE HIP IMPLANT CONTACT OUR FIRM NAME * PHONE * EMAIL * PLEASE TELL US WHAT HAPPENED * AREAS WE SERVE Our firm serves clients in New York City, Long Island, Kings, Bronx, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland Counties, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nav Map OFFICE LOCATION 110 E. 59th Street, Floor 23, New York, NY 10022 212-566- 1000 The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. This website contains Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. CONNECT Copyright © 2021 Sullivan & Brill, LLP Terms of Use Privacy Policy Anti-spam Defective & Dangerous Drugs Defective Medical Devices E-Scooters Accidents Medical Malpractice Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit Motorcycle Accidents Nursing Home Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Police Brutality Premises Liability Product Liability Public Transportation Accidents Talc Powder Lawsuits Truck Accidents Wrongful Death 3M Earplugs Lawsuit Our Team Who We Are Joseph F. Sullivan James Healy Mellis Bakir Brittni Sullivan LeeAnna S. Sullivan Ruth Soriano Steven Brill Results Reviews Blog Contact Us