In January of 2013, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication advising healthcare professionals and the general public regarding the risks associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. These medical devices have been linked to serious adverse results, including loosening of the joint, pain, bone and soft tissue damage, as well as metal poisoning. Because of the strict time limitations involved in hip implant lawsuit cases, anyone who believes they may ...
How Long Do I Have to File a Hip Replacement Lawsuit?
Posted August 15, 2014 in Depuy Hip Replacements | Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product News and Recalls
$2.5 billion J&J hip settlement announced
Posted January 16, 2014 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product News and Recalls
Johnson & Johnson recently announced a $2.47 billion hip settlement through its DePuy subsidiary.
DePuy’s Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip implant was recalled in 2010. Now, an estimated 8,000 lawsuits are being filed over the device. The $2.47 billion settlement announced by J&J is likely to settle a large portion–though not all–of the pending cases.
The problematic all-metal hip implants promised more durability over the previous metal and plastic hip joints. Over the past ten years, they became popular among orthopedic surgeons. Now, patients are ...
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Settlement reached in DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuits
Posted November 27, 2013 in Depuy Hip Replacements | Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product Liability | Product News and Recalls | Uncategorized
The New York Times reports that a tentative deal has been reached to settle thousands of DePuy hip implant lawsuits. The lawsuits were filed against Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics, alleging premature failure of DePuy’s ASR metal-on-metal hip implants. The settlement, which still requires court approval, could reach up to $4 billion dollars.
Approximately 12,000 hip implant lawsuits have been filed against DePuy Orthopaedics. DePuy recalled the implants in mid-2010.
According to the New York Times, the ...
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