Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis or M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology and Versys Femoral Head Products Liability Litigation
The causation theory in MDL-2859 centers on the hypothesis that the Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, especially with Kinectiv Technology and Versys Femoral Head components, causes injuries primarily through material degradation and corrosion. These mechanisms lead to metallosis, tissue damage, systemic metal poisoning, and implant failure. Expert reports and FDA recalls support that corrosion at the modular neck-stem junction releases metal debris, which induces adverse local tissue reactions and osteolysis, contributing to the injuries observed.
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Pending actions
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Total actions filed
Active
Status
10/03/2018
Established
Filing deadline
The most recent court order, a Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order issued on March 17, 2026, sets procedural deadlines for the case. Specific filing deadlines for joining the MDL or filing new complaints are detailed within this order, but exact dates are not publicly disclosed here. Historically, deadlines for joining MDL cases are typically within 30-90 days of the transfer order, but current deadlines should be confirmed directly from the court documents.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must have received the Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology and/or Versys Femoral Head components and suffered injuries such as metallosis, tissue reactions, osteolysis, or implant failure, requiring revision surgery. No specific timeframes or exposure levels are explicitly mandated, but injuries must be linked to the device's failure mechanisms, primarily corrosion and metal debris release.
Products involved
- Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis
- Kinectiv Technology
- Versys Femoral Head
Alleged injuries
- Metallosis
- Adverse local tissue reactions
- Osteolysis
- Implant failure requiring revision surgery
Bellwether trials
As of March 2026, there have been no publicly reported bellwether trial outcomes, specific dates, or verdicts in MDL-2859. The case remains actively managed with ongoing proceedings, but detailed trial results are not publicly available.
Lead counsel
- Basil E. Adham
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.
