Robert Goldsmith, the plaintiff, received a total hip replacement in or around November, 1973. The femoral component of the implant was a device known as a "Charnley Stem", manufactured by the defendant Howmedica Inc. The operation was performed by Dr. Chitranjan S. Ranawat, a defendant. On or about June 19, 1981, the "Charnley Stem" broke. In addition to the manufacturer, and on or about March 18, 1983, a summons and complaint for...
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