Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Failures

Claims open now Large payouts ($5k-$50k) mass_tort · medical_device

Metal-on-metal hip implant failures - settlements across manufacturers

Eligibility hint

Received a metal-on-metal hip implant and required revision surgery or experienced metallosis symptoms

Estimated payout range

$50,000 – $500,000

Current score

0.70 / 1.00

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Metal-on-metal hip implants from DePuy (ASR, Pinnacle), Stryker (Rejuvenate, ABG II), Smith & Nephew and Wright Medical have been alleged to cause metallosis (cobalt and chromium toxicity), early device failure, and revision surgery. Multiple multi-billion-dollar settlements have been reached; eligibility depends on implant manufacturer, model, and revision status.

Recent signals

AG TONG ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT REGARDING DECEPTIVE MARKETING OF HIP IMPLANT DEVICES - CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov) google_news · 2026-10-27
Reference 3 - Schaefer, H.R., B.M. Flannery, L. Crosby, O.E. Jones-Dominic, C. Punzalan, K. Middleton. 2022. A Systematic Review of Adverse Health Effects Associated with Oral Cadmium Exposure. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology regulations_gov · 2026-10-24
References - Part 3 regulations_gov · 2026-10-24
CL filing: Guardado v. Secretary, Department of Corrections courtlistener_search · 2026-10-20
DAA-0015-2025-0012 Veterans Health Administration Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service regulations_gov · 2026-10-15
CL filing: In re: Nevro Corporation Spinal Cord Stimulator Products Liability Litigation courtlistener_search · 2026-10-13
MAUDE: ACTIS — Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem fda_maude · 2026-10-13
MAUDE: EMPHASYS — Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method fda_maude · 2026-10-13
MAUDE: EMPHASYS — Device Dislodged or Dislocated fda_maude · 2026-10-13
MAUDE: EMPHASYS — Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem fda_maude · 2026-10-13

Brands: depuyjohnson & johnsonstrykersmith & nephewwright medical
Products: hip implantmetal-on-metalasrpinnaclerejuvenateabg

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Failures settlement?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Received a metal-on-metal hip implant and required revision surgery or experienced metallosis symptoms. Eligibility criteria can change as the settlement develops.

What is the deadline to file a Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Failures claim?

Claims are open now and no closing date has been announced yet. Filing early avoids missing a deadline set later.

How much could a Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Failures claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Failures settlement?

Claims open now. Metal-on-metal hip implants from DePuy (ASR, Pinnacle), Stryker (Rejuvenate, ABG II), Smith & Nephew and Wright Medical have been alleged to cause metallosis (cobalt and chromium toxicity), early device failure, and revision surgery. Multiple multi-billion-dollar settlements have been reached; eligibility depends on implant manufacturer, model, and revision status.

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