BIOMET MDL 2391 M2A HIP IMPLANTS-

This MDL 2391, case no. 3:12-MD-2391, assigned to Judge Robert Miller, US District Court, Northern District of Indiana involves alleged defects in Biomet's M2a Magnum System of hip implant products. The primary focus is the metal on metal design of the devices which generate high levels of metal ions therein causing metallosis and degeneration of the adjacent tissue as well as failure of the components, causing catastrophic injuries to the plaintiffs requiring further revision surgery, often resulting in a life long disability where ability to work is significantly impacted.