Dangerous Hip and Knee Replacements
Hip and knee replacement surgeries are common medical procedures. Unfortunately, some brands of these medical devices are faulty and fail due to defects in the devices caused by their manufacturers.
Problems exist and recalls have been issued on many models of hip and knee implants. Injuries have been seen in patients with devices manufactured by:
- DePuy
- Pinnacle
- Johnson & Johnson
- Smith & Nephew
- Biomet
- Stryker
The FDA has recently ordered numerous makers of hip implants to investigate their metal-on-metal hip implants to determine if the implants are shedding dangerous amounts of metal into patients’ blood streams.
Injuries associated with these defective medical devices include:
- Revision surgery to remove and replace the device
- Device loosening
- Metal blood poisoning or metalosis
- Crunching or popping noises
- Disfigurement
If you or a loved one was implanted with a defective hip or knee device, you and your family may be entitled to financial compensation to help with medical costs, lost wages and other expenses.
Contact AkinMears, G.P. today for a free legal consultation. Complete the contact form on the right side of this page or call toll free 877-532-5750, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week for assistance.
