Wright Profemur Hip Implant System
Desborough v. Wright Medical Technology Canada Ltd. et al
Nova Scotia Supreme Court File: Hfx No. 355381
In 2011 Wagners filed a class action on behalf of individuals who since 2001 have received a Wright Profemur Hip Implant System and have suffered a fracture.
It is alleged the hip implant system fractures prematurely, requiring revision surgery.
Updates & Latest Developments
The Wright Profemur national settlement has been fully administered. All approved claimants have been sent their awards and the applicable appeal deadline has passed.
For any questions, please contact Wagners.
Please see the Documents section to view the Phase II Settlement Approval Notice. The Notice is available in both English and French. Please read the Notice carefully as it contains important information concerning making a claim for compensation pursuant to the settlement that has been approved by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.
The deadline for RicePoint to receive your completed Claim Form and supporting documentation is October 8, 2020.
Please see the Documents section to view the Supplemental Phase I Hearing Notice concerning the motions to be heard by teleconference in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia on May 29, 2020 to obtain approval of the Settlement Agreement and Class Counsel Fees.
Please see the Documents section to view the Phase I Hearing Notice concerning the motions to be heard in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia on April 27, 2020 to obtain approval of the Settlement Agreement and Class Counsel Fees.
Certification was granted on June 25, 2014. The Defendants unsuccessfully appealed the certification decision, and unsuccessfully sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. Following further court appearances on trial-related issues, the parties are preparing for a common issues trial.