FREE PINNACLE HIP IMPLANT FAILURE CASE REVIEW

The DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement is a metal-on-metal hip resurfacing device. The device is intended to provide an alternative to total hip replacement for patients with early stage hip arthritis and has been used in Europe since 1997. In September 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. 510(k) clearance to market the Pinnacle Hip Resurfacing System in the United States. The Pinnacle hip resurfacing system consists of a metal femoral cap that is placed over the rounded top of the thigh bone (femoral head) and a metal shell with a liner that is fitted into the hip socket (acetabulum). The liner may be made of metal, plastic or ceramic.

The most common side effects associated with the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement are local tissue reactions, such as pain and swelling at the site of the implant. Other potential side effects include infection, loosening or instability of the implant, dislocation of the implant, and fractures. In addition, because the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement is a metal-on-metal hip resurfacing device, there is also the potential for metallosis (wear debris) to occur. Metallosis is a condition that can occur when small particles of metal wear off of the implant and enter into the surrounding tissue. Symptoms of metallosis include pain, swelling, and inflammation. In severe cases, metallosis can lead to joint failure and the need for revision surgery.

Patients who have experienced complications following hip resurfacing surgery with the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement device have begun filing lawsuits against the device's manufacturer, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. 

The lawsuits allege that DePuy Orthopaedics failed to warn patients and surgeons of the potential risks associated with the use of the device and that the company knew or should have known of the potential for complications. In addition, the lawsuits allege that DePuy Orthopaedics misrepresented the safety and effectiveness of the device. If you have experienced complications following hip resurfacing surgery with the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement device, you may be entitled to compensation.