What is a DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant?
DePuy began marketing its Pinnacle hip implant system in the early 2000s as an alternative to other hip implants. The implant is a metal on metal device claimed to be longer lasting and ideal for younger and more active patients.
Adverse Side Effects
The metal on metal system has been found to have far more complications and adverse side effects than non-metal on metal devices. The metal on metal system often fails sooner than non-metal on metal systems. It also has caused serious side effects due to the metal components. Specifically, the grinding of metal parts causes the metal to enter into the body and blood system causing metal toxicity, which can cause severe pain, weakness, fatigue, numbness, shortness of breath and other debilitating conditions. Often a replacement of the Pinnacle system is required to help resolve these side effects.
Legal Options
If you had a DePuy Pinnacle hip implant that caused you serious side effects resulting in revision surgery to remove the system, you may have a claim for money damages against the manufacturer. Contact our office for a free evaluation.
