Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation
The causation theory for injuries related to the Smith & Nephew BHR Hip Implant centers on metallosis, metal ion toxicity, and implant failure mechanisms. Metal debris from wear and corrosion causes local tissue reactions, systemic toxicity, and implant loosening. Elevated cobalt and chromium levels are documented in failed cases, supporting the causation hypothesis supported by peer-reviewed articles and FDA analyses.
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Pending actions
1,089
Total actions filed
Active
Status
04/05/2017
Established
Filing deadline
No specific fixed filing deadline is publicly specified in recent court filings. Generally, claims are governed by statutes of limitations, typically 2-4 years from injury or discovery, but no fixed cut-off date has been announced.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must have received the BHR implant and experienced adverse outcomes such as metallosis, tissue reactions, or implant failure, necessitating revision surgery within approximately 10 years of implantation. Evidence of symptoms like pain, swelling, or instability, along with documented failure modes such as metallosis or loosening, qualifies a plaintiff.
Products involved
- Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System
- R3 Metal-on-Metal Hip System
- Metal femoral head
- Metal acetabular liner
Alleged injuries
- Metallosis
- Tissue reactions (ALVAL, inflammation)
- Implant loosening and failure
- Systemic metal ion toxicity
- Dislocation and need for revision surgery
Bellwether trials
As of March 2026, there are no active bellwether trials scheduled in MDL-2775. Most claims are in mediation or have been dismissed, with recent court documents indicating no recent verdicts or trial dates.
Lead counsel
- Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA
This page is generated from the official JPML pending-MDL report and public court records, refreshed monthly. It is provided for attorney reference and is not legal advice.
