Alabama DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers
Johnson and Johnson's DePuy subsidiary has manufactured over 100,000 defective hip implant devices that have unfortunately been used in hip replacement surgeries.
Our firm represents hundreds of patients dealing with the defective devices and we've filed lawsuits on their behalves to recover monetary damages to compensate them for the pain, discomfort, and mental anguish they're enduring as they've either undergone a revision surgery or are set to have one in the near future.
If you have one of these defective devices, we want to speak with you. We may be able to help you recovery the monetary damages owed as a result of Johnson and Johnson's defective device. Call us today to discuss your discomfort and allow us to evaluate your potential legal claims. The consultation is free.
The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC is now accepting clients who had hip replacement implants manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., identified as the DePuy Pinnacle Metal-On-Metal Acetabluar Cup System installed during hip replacement surgery. DePuy's faulty design in the Pinnacle device has caused patients to undergo a second "revision" surgery to correct the problems.
We are evaluating hip replacement complications in the DePuy implant devices and we've begun filing lawsuits nationwide. If you or someone you know has experienced severe pain or other injuries after the implantation of a DePuy Pinnacle® hip replacement device, contact The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC at 1-(800) 200-3604.
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Attorneys
The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC is reviewing potential hip replacement lawsuits for people implanted between 2005 and 2010 with the DePuy Orthopaedics ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip Replacement System or implanted between 2001 and 2010 with the DePuy PINNACLE® Modular Hip Replacement System with metal insert/ liner and experienced pain or other symptoms that led to a second hip replacement surgery. The hip replacement devices are manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., and both total hip replacement systems include the cup portion of a replacement hip.
DePuy Pinnacle® Lawsuits
The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is considering two federal courts in Texas to centralize all of products liability cases involving the Pinnacle hip devices that are at issue in a growing number of federal lawsuits. It appears that DePuy is receptive to the idea of the MDL being formed in Texas, although they have indicated that they'd prefer the Northern District to the Southern District. An order from the JPML is expected later this month.
According to DePuy, there are currently at least 37 Pinnacle lawsuits that have been filed in 18 district courts across the United States. Should MDL be granted for these cases, all parties involved would benefit through the open sharing of pretrial disclosures, the elimination of inconstant pretrial rulings, and a more streamlined litigation process. MDL status differs from class action status in that MDL plaintiffs maintain individual lawsuits and trials, which increases their chances of obtaining an amount of compensation that corresponds directly with their damages.
Ongoing Concerns with DePuy Pinnacle® Implants
Metal-on-metal devices were developed to add durability as an alternative to the typical plastic device. Latest reports claim that over 1,300 complaints have been received by the FDA concerning the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement. Even though a significant amount of these complaints focus on the device loosening prematurely, additional news from the New York times claims that such metal-on-metal devices, like the Pinnacle system, increase the risk of metal toxicity causing a number of adverse affects in recipients.
In January, DePuy announced that it had set aside more than $920 million for ASR lawsuits. This amount will surely increase should the Pinnacle lawsuits be added to existing DePuy MDL. If you feel your quality of life has been affected by a defective hip replacement device, do not hesitate. Contact The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC at 1 - (800) 200-3604 for a free consultation about the compensation you deserve.
Hip Replacement Side Effects
Side effects linked to the DePuy hip replacement device include:
- Blood test results that show high levels of chromium and cobalt caused by metal debris
- Clicking, popping or grinding in the area of the hip implant
- Device failure from loosening that results from bone loss
- Dislocation (the two parts of the implant move against one another and become misaligned)
- Fracture (bone around the implant breaking)
- Loosening in the hip joint (implant fails to stay attached to the bone in the correct position)
- Metal debris (component parts move together resulting in flecks of metal shavings that spread around the area surrounding the implant and destroy soft bone and tissue)
- Problems involving walking, pain, swelling or discomfort in the hip area
- Any of the above symptoms or related conditions that result in revision surgery to remove a DePuyhip device
If you have experienced serious hip replacement side effects or required additional surgery after being implanted with a DePuy ASR XL or PINNACLE Hip Replacement System, you may have a potential hip replacement lawsuit.
Contact an Alabama Hip Replacement Lawyer
If you or someone you know has experienced pain or required revision surgery following the implantation of the ASR XL Acetabular Hip Replacement System or the DePuy PINNACLE Hip Replacement System, please contact The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC by calling 1-(800) 200-3604 to discuss your potential hip replacement lawsuit. There's no obligation and the initial consultation is free.
Results Matter
As a result of our preparation and diligent efforts, the lawyers on our team have been able to recover over sixty-three million dollars ($63,000,000.00) for the clients we represent.
Those cases have involved dangerous drugs, truck and auto accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, fraud, product liability, electrocutions, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death.
Alabama has a two-year statute of limitations on filing certain product liability and personal injury claims. It takes time to acquire medical records and draft pleadings, so please do not delay in contacting us if you have any concern that your hip replacement device may be subject to this recall. |
