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The DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuit: Do I Have a Case?
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In order to determine if you might have a case or claim against DePuy Orthopedics
for the receipt of a defective hip implant, you will have to make the following
determinations:
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First, you will need to see if the hip implant you received was a DePuy Pinnacle
Hip Implant:
The best way to look into this matter is to contact either the physician who performed
your procedure or the facility where your procedure was performed. Your treating
physician and/or the institution should have access to the medical records that
are relevant to ascertaining what type of implant you received.
Please note that even if your implanted device is not a DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant
you may still have a case, and should consult a qualified attorney about your specific
circumstances.
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Second, if it turns out that you were the recipient of a DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant,
you should schedule a consultation with your physician immediately to assess your
level of injury:
Your physician will be able to make an assessment as to whether or not your hip
implant is functioning properly, as well as whether or not you are a candidate for
“revision” surgery. Some common side effects associated with a malfunctioning hip
implant include, but are not limited to hip pain, swelling, infection, mobility
issues, displacement and or dislocation of the implant, fractures, etc.
Click here to learn more about the Dangers of the DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant.
Please note – Even if you are not experiencing any of the aforementioned side effects
from your recalled hip implant, you may still have a case, and should consult a
qualified attorney about your specific circumstances. A defective hip implant could
very well not have caused you any problems to date, but could be a proverbial “ticking
time bomb” in your body. The faulty “metal on metal” design of the implant has been
shown to disperse shards of metallic debris into the bloodstream over an extended
period of time. This “blood poisoning” consists of elevated levels of Chromium and
Cobalt in the blood, and can have long term, catastrophic consequences for your
health.
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Third, you should contact a qualified attorney who is familiar with the potential
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant litigation for a consultation on your case.
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DePuy Hip Recall:
Topics of Interest
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Recent Articles and Publications
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March 31, 2012
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DePuy Litigation: Statute of Limitations Depuy Lawsuits
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In August of 2010 DePuy Orthopedics, Inc. recalled two of its most popular hip replacement systems—the ASR XL Acetabular and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System. The recall came on the heels of a study which indicated the five-year failure rate of these products was as high as one in every eight patients.
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Full Story
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February 05, 2012
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Recall of Artificial Hip Causes Johnson & Johnson 2012 Earnings Forecast to Dip
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The pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson, has been given a 2012 earnings forecast which is below the previous estimates present by financial analysts due to the number of DePuy hip replacements which were recalled. In fact, recent reports state Johnson & Johnson takes $3 billion charge for hip recall.
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February 04, 2012
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Taking Charge: A Blueprint for DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Follow for Successful Recovery
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While the FDA began receiving complaints regarding the failure of hip replacement devices manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) for some time, there was not a DePuy hip extensive recall on the device until August of 2010.
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