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Class Action Concerning Wright Medical Metal-on-Metal Hip Devices

Wright Medical Technology · Metal-on-metal hip implants and hip resurfacing devices · Ongoing Litigation

About this case

The proposed class action alleges that metal-on-metal hip devices sold by Wright Medical Technology were inherently defective and caused pain, metal-related complications, and additional surgeries for implanted patients. The action has been filed in Ontario, Wright has filed a notice of intent to defend, and certification is scheduled to be considered in September; the case has not yet been certified as a class action.

Case overview

Defendant company
Wright Medical Technology
Product or service
Metal-on-metal hip implants and hip resurfacing devices
Case status
Ongoing Litigation
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Product Defect

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