Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturers responsible for the defective DePuy hip implant, have their hands full this week. BISNAR | CHASE, some of the top rated personal injury lawyers in California, have filed a products liability lawsuit that could potentially cost these negligent manufacturers millions, not to mention the ripple effect of having yet another of their products proven to be defective.
In a press release issued earlier today, Johnson and Johnson has been named as one of several defendants in a case alleging that the defendants designed, distributed, manufactured, sold and marketed a prosthetic hip implant device known as the “ASR SYSTEM,” that was ultimately defective. Due to the alleged defects, the plaintiff Kenneth Eichler has suffered dangerous and painful complications, will be forced to undergo painful revision surgeries, and may have lifelong problems.
Kenneth’s Struggle
Data and information that details the ASR System’s high rates of loosening and dangerous metal debris release, has only recently become available to the public. Countless people have experienced the same injuries as Kenneth, but did not have the necessary proof required to pursue compensation for their injuries.
The lawsuit also alleges that the implanting surgeon felt the ASR System was “too challenging” due to its abnormally high risks of early failure, that it generated unusual and dangerous levels of metal debris accumulation in many patients’ bodies, and that it caused other complications following surgery. With a little luck, Kenneth will be able to recover fully from his injuries and receive the compensation he deserves from a manufacturer who neglected to keep the consumer’s best interests in mind.
California Products Liability Attorneys
Johnson & Johnson wasn’t always known as a negligent manufacturer, but over the last few years they have developed a disturbing track record of releasing dangerous defective products amongst the unsuspecting public. If you or a loved one has been implanted with one of their defective hip products, contact an experienced BISNAR | CHASE DePuy hip recall lawyer in California for a free professional evaluation of your case.
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Lisa said:
The Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System from Depuy comprises a 180 degree titanium shell with coating options including Porocoat (titanium sintered beads) Duofix (Porocoat with an HA coating) and Gription (high friction porous surface). The shell is designed to accept polyethylene, ceramic and metal liners (Marathon or AltrX, Biolox and Ultamet respectively). Everyone is talking about the metal on metal, but there are victims out there that have had issues with the polyethylene and ceramic components. WAKE UP EVERYONE!!! The problem lies with the Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System…PERIOD!! I have the Pinnacle Sector II Acetabular Cup with the Polyethylene Marathon Liner and it has dislocated three times. Why is it everyone is only concerned about the metal on metal victims…doesn’t my pain and suffering when it dislocates matter??? ALL PINNACLE ACETABULAR CUP SYSTEMS NEED TO BE RECALLED!!!