DePuy Pinnacle metal hip replacements are one of the more common and older systems used for hip replacements across the world. Similar to other metal on metal hip replacements, including the sister product, the DePuy ASR hip system, which was removed from the market in 2010, the DePuy Pinnacle comes with plenty of health risks and complications. Furthermore, the DePuy Pinnacle can result in the need for a revision surgery.
DePuy Hip Replacement Lawyers
Because of the complications, there are currently a number of DePuy Pinnacle metal hip lawsuits being filed against DePuy Orthopedics. If you have experienced a complication from the system, then our DePuy Pinnacle metal hip lawyers would love to speak with you and help you to understand your legal rights and what you may be eligible for.
Filing a DePuy Pinnacle metal hip lawsuit can provide you with compensation for your losses and for your pain. It can help pay for the medical expenses and the loss of income that you have experienced due to the need to undergo another surgery. It can also provide you with compensation for the pain and suffering you have experienced. Thousands of patients have reported problems with this product and the failure rate is
Metal on Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuits
Complications arising from the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement system include:
- Severe pain
- Dislocation of the implant
- Metal staining and metal poisoning (metallosis)
- Biologic toxicity
- Early hip replacement failure
- Infection and inflammation
- Nerve and tissue damage
DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit and Risks
One of the biggest problems associated with the DePuy Pinnacle metal on metal hip replacement is that the pieces rub against one another. This results in microscopic metal particles shedding into the blood system which can result in metallosis.
Another big issue surrounding the metal on metal hip replacements is that the systems can become loose causing friction, swelling and pain. Undergoing a hip replacement is complicated enough with the need to undergo another surgery right after.
Furthermore, the metal on metal systems can actually result in more pain with every day activities than before the surgery. You may have difficulty walking, standing and performing regular tasks. While some pain is expected after a hip replacement surgery, you shouldn’t be suffering for more than a few months.
No Fee Unless You Win Your Case
Patients have the legal right to be informed about all of the risks and complications of a hip replacement product before they agree to the surgery. However, this was not the case. The DePuy Pinnacle metal hip replacement was sold and used without adequate testing and it is only recently that the FDA and independent studies have confirmed the risks and the high failure rate. DePuy Orthopedics is liable for any damages that you have obtained and pain that you have experienced. Our DePuy Pinnacle metal hip lawyers are currently meeting with clients. Please contact our 24 hour hotline at 1-800-732-3070 or fill in a form on the side of this page.