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    Hip & Knee Replacement Infection Legal Options...

    If you had hip or knee replacement and suffered a serious joint infection, it may have been caused by hospital contamination.

    Bacterial contamination spread by the patient Bair Hugger forced-air warming system used during your operation may be responsible.

    If you suffered a surgical infection within 3 years or your original implant surgery, and the Bair Hugger warming blanket was used you may be eligible for compensation for the complications you suffered as a result.

    Hip & knee surgery infection claims allege the device may have contaminated your surgery by spreading germs and recirculating them to infect the wound and implant.

    Our Bair Hugger lawsuit attorneys are reviewing claims of periprosthetic patients who suffered serious infections after surgery.

    Deep joint infections and complications following your knee replacement or hip implant may entitle you to significant compensation.

    The Bair Hugger warming system complaint alleges the device is needlessly increasing the risk for patients to develop a catastrophic periprosthetic joint infection.

    Joint Contamination & Implant Infection Symptoms

    If bacteria is allowed to contaminate the implant or enter the wound at the time of surgery, infection may develop quickly, with symptoms showing within weeks or years after the procedure.

    Once contaminated, deep joint infections can occur around and in the artificial implant, a complication which can develop weeks to even years after the operation is completed.

    It can lead to devastating complications after knee replacement surgery, total knee replacements, and arthroplasty operations by orthopaedic surgeons.

    The following are signs of an infected joint:

    Increased Pain, Stiffness, Swelling –   A gradual onset of increased pain in the affected area without other obvious signs is not uncommon for patients who develop late onset infections. If infections sets in immediately following the replacement surgery, patients report drainage, redness and seeping from the still healing wound in addition.

    Fatigue, Chills, Fever, Night Sweats –   A deep infection can lead to patients suffering permanently disabling injuries, amputation, and require multiple revision surgeries for ex-plant of the contaminated joint and treatment for complications.

    Resulting Complications?   After developing an infection following surgery, patients can potentially face numerous revision surgeries, and possible removal of the infected implant being required.

    In some cases amputation of the limb is necessary, and serious infections can result in the death of the patient.

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    Bair Hugger Attorney Claims

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    According to Dr. Brause, MD Physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery, the normal rates for people to develop an infection post-operatively for joint replacement patients is less than 1%. [2]

    The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery published a study which found air circulated by the 3M Bair Hugger Forced-Air system contained more than 2,000 contaminants when compared to similar warming devices. [3]

    A civil lawsuit against the 3M subsidiary filed by Tommy Walton over a hip replacement infected requiring 15 surgeries to remove the artificial joint implanted and treat the infected area is unique in that it is the first to name the device as allegedly the cause of the infections.

    Pending litigation filed in Harris County Court (Walton vs 3M Arizant) [1] has raised concerns that the device may be causing an increased risk for infections in patients.

    The Bair Hugger legal complaint alleges the device in recirculating the air in the operating room, is picking up germs and bacteria under the operating table which when heated rise and contaminate implant devices.

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    The lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages for the plaintiff's injuries caused by the deep infection during his prosthetic right hip procedure and names the patient warming system as the directly causing the introduction of contaminants during surgery.

    Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges the defendants were aware of the increased risk for deeper infections as early as 2009 and failed to inform the Houston Orthopedic Surgical Hospital or the plaintiff of the risks during implantation.

    Join us in the fight to hold those responsible, accountable for your suffering, Bair Hugger lawsuit settlements may result in significant compensation for your injuries.

    Periprosthetic Infection Lawsuits FAQ

    Q: How much does a knee replacement lawsuit pay?

    A:    It remains to be seen what compensation may be recoverable as the consolidated case works it's way through the courts. The physical impact of these bacterial infection injuries is substantial and a successful resolution and any potential settlement will factor this in.

    Q: What is the latest Bair Hugger lawsuit update?

    A:    After an initial two week trial the case was dismissed, closing the MDL, only to be affirmed on appeal. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on August 2021 that 'the barring of plaintiffs' expert testimonies in the Bair Hugger MDL was wrong.' This ruling reinstated all Bair Hugger lawsuits allowing injured parties to proceed with a claim.

    Q: How can we prove a Bair Hugger air-warming blanket was used in my surgery?

    A:    The medical records for your replacement surgery can be used to help prove the cause of your injuries and substantiate a claim. People who suffered a periprosthetic joint infection are encouraged to seek legal representation, who will be able to perform the medical records review to substantiate the claim.

    Q: As a family member can I file a claim on behalf of the deceased patient?

    A:    Surviving family can sue on a person's behalf. Typically this will require some form of order issued from the probate court with jurisdiction allowing the individual to pursue a claim on behalf of the injured party. A valid power of attorney may also be used, consult with an attorney to determine the steps necessary to file a claim on behalf of someone who died.


    Should I Seek Legal Representation?

    You need only share the details of your case to connect with a skilled product liability attorney to answer your questions regarding the ongoing investigation of the Bair Hugger forced-air warming system and it's possible role in causing your surgical infection.

    If you developed a periprosthetic joint infection following your surgery, you may be entitled to significant compensation.

    You are under no obligation to file a lawsuit to speak with a Bair Hugger lawyer. You will get the answers to your questions, and your legal consultation costs you nothing.

    The initial legal review is free, and you do not have to proceed if you do not wish to. If your case qualifies, you may be entitled to settlement money in compensation for suffering endured by you and your family.

    Additionally, if you qualify, there are no up front costs, if you don't win recovery, you don't pay, period.

    To see if we can help you or your loved ones, simply what happened with our attorneys who will review the circumstances to determine if you qualify. It takes just a few minutes to learn your legal options and get the answers you deserve.

     

     

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