Earlier this month, Smith & Nephew recalled the optional metal liner used with their R3 Acetaburlar hip replacement system, which can make it a metal-on-metal design. A number of different metal-on-metal hip replacement systems sold by several manufacturers have been linked to problems, and the Smith… Read More
In August 2010, Johnson & Johnson issued a DePuy ASR hip replacement recall after it was discovered that the implants had an increased risk of failing within a few years of surgery, often resulting in extreme pain and the need for additional hip revisions. Nearly two… Read More
If you were watching the morning news programs on Sunday, you may have caught a report on CBS that brings some much needed attention to the problems with the FDA's 510(k) fast-track approval process and the large number of faulty medical devices that have been implanted… Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. continue to review potential metal-on-metal hip replacement lawsuits for individuals throughout the United States. Although most of the media attention has been focused on the recalled DePuy ASR hip implant, all metal-on-metal systems have the potential to… Read More
Many orthopedic surgeons and doctors worldwide are continuing to struggle to understand the extent of damage and health complications from metal-on-metal hip implants, which may be quietly poisoning tens of thousands of people. Our metal hip lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals throughout the… Read More
Individuals who received a Smith & Nephew Journey knee replacement and experienced problems with their device or required additional surgery may be able to pursue compensation through a product liability lawsuits. The Smith & Nephew knee replacement lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating potential… Read More
Johnson's DePuy ASR metal-on-metal artificial hip replacement problems are continuing to deepen, with the estimated number of hip failures continuing to increase as more data becomes available. More than a year after Johnson & Johnson issued a DePuy ASR recall for more than 90,000 potentially defective… Read More
Two new knee and hip implant registries have recently launched in the United States, which will track reports of hip and knee replacement problems. This will help healthcare professionals and consumers obtain better information when deciding between different options, and will also help prevent manufacturers from… Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent a growing number of people who are pursuing a potential DePuy Pinnacle hip lawsuit after experiencing early failure of their hip replacement. Plagued by similar problems that ultimately led to a DePuy ASR hip recall last… Read More
A growing number of individuals have reported suffering catastrophic hip implant failure after receiving a Wright Profemur hip replacement. These hip systems may fail within a few years of surgery, resulting in severe pain, additional hip revision surgery and permanent injury. The product liability lawyers at… Read More
