A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against a medical device manufacturer, alleging that its metal-on-metal hip replacement system is defective and caused significant harm.
Plaintiff Gerard Seibert brought the complaint against Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries Biomet, Inc., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, and Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, claiming that the company’s product led to severe injuries. The lawsuit centers on the Biomet Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement system. According to the complaint, the product was marketed as a durable option for younger and more active patients but allegedly caused serious injuries due to design flaws. The filing states that metal-on-metal hip replacements had previously been discontinued because of high failure rates and potential for heavy metal exposure from cobalt and chromium debris. Despite these risks, the complaint alleges that Biomet reintroduced the design without sufficient testing.
Seibert accuses the defendants of fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment of safety information related to the Magnum system. The complaint claims that the defendants misled surgeons and patients by promoting the product as safe and reliable without adequate clinical data. It further alleges that Zimmer Biomet continued marketing the device even after similar products from other manufacturers were recalled over safety issues.
The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $75,000 for injuries including pain, tissue and bone damage, metal exposure, scarring, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and financial losses. The complaint also requests punitive damages for alleged fraud and negligence.
The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under case ID 2:25-cv-05487.