After years of litigation in Maryland federal court, Smith and Nephew hip implant lawsuits are now being litigated in a growing number of other courts across the country. Alex Davis Law has been an industry leader in these cases, and as of early 2025 has filed more new lawsuits against Smith and Nephew than any other firm in the country.
The medical device lawyers at Alex Davis Law continue to help injured patients by taking on new cases from coast to coast—including in Georgia, Florida, Connecticut, Ohio, Kansas, California, Utah, and Arizona. Previously, most legal claims involving S&N hip devices were consolidated in Baltimore between 2017 and 2024.
Smith & Nephew sold two types of metal-on-metal hip devices that may pose a risk of premature failure. The first is the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) device, which was recalled in June 2015 due to unacceptably high revision rates for women and smaller sized patients. The second is the Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) device, which uses a BHR cup paired with a metal femoral head and traditional stem, and was never approved by the FDA.
Alex Davis Law has played a key role in the development of these cases. We have been involved from the very start, and continue to represent more and more injured Smith & Nephew patients from all over the country.
Injuries from metallosis and THA failure
Smith & Nephew’s metal-on-metal hip systems carry a risk of premature failure due to toxic cobalt and chromium particles shedding into the patient’s body. Additional risks include pseudotumor, tissue necrosis, kidney damage and neurological injuries from metallosis.
Free consultation for Smith & Nephew hip claims
Lawsuits involving complex legal issues and medical device regulations require an experienced attorney. If you or a loved one have a Smith & Nephew hip implant and have questions, call the attorneys at Alex Davis Law at 502-882-6000 for a free consultation.
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