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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants, Including the DePuy Pinnacle and the
Biomet M2A-M2 Magnum, are Implicated in Litigation Involving Premature
Failure
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Drug Watchdog is now
expressing deep concern that most recipients of an all metal hip
implant will never be compensated for a premature failure, because
they do not want to go through a hip implant replacement surgery also
known as a revision surgery. The group says, "If you are a recipient
of an all metal hip implant such as the DePuy Pinnacle, or the
Biomet M2a Magnum, your device has been problematic, and you have not
yet been identified by a court please call us at 866-714-6466 to learn
why all recipients should have a sense of urgency to see if their all
metal hip implant has failed yet, or not." http://USDrugWatchdog.Com
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The US Drug Watchdog says, "What has us most worried is court records
indicate there are 140,000 US recipients of the DePuy Pinnacle, and
thousands with the Biomet M2a Magnum, and unless the recipients of
these types of hip implants get proactive, and get a blood test, or a
MRI they could get stuck on the curb without compensation, or
reimbursement to replace the device in the event it has prematurely
failed. If you are a recipient of one of these types of all metal hip
implants, and you are concerned about a premature failure, please call
us at 866-714-6466 so we can explain what steps are needed to protect
yourself." http://USDrugWatchdog.com
Information About Metal on Metal Hip Implants From The US FDA
How do I know if I have a metal-on-metal hip implant?
Patients are usually told about the type of implant they are receiving
prior to the surgery. If you are uncertain about which type you have,
you should contact the orthopedic surgeon who performed your
procedure.
Are there other medical effects that can occur with my metal-on-metal
hip implant?
Metal-on-metal hip implants have the same adverse effects as other
types of hip implants, including infection, loosening, bone loss,
device or bone fracture, and joint dislocation.
In addition, metal particles from a metal-on-metal implant may cause a
reaction around the joint, leading to deterioration of the tissue
around the joint, loosening of the implant and failure of the device.
Metal ions from a metal-on-metal implant will enter the bloodstream.
There are case reports in which patients with metal-on-metal hip
implants may have developed an adverse reaction to these metal ions
and experienced medical problems that could have been related to their
implants. These problems included:
-- General hypersensitivity reaction (skin rash)
-- Cardiomyopathy
-- Neurological changes including sensory changes (auditory, or visual
impairments)
-- Psychological status change (including depression or cognitive
impairment)
-- Renal function impairment
-- Thyroid dysfunction (including neck discomfort, fatigue, weight
gain or feeling cold)
Updates on litigation involving metal-on-metal hip implants
manufactures that are being sued for premature failures from the US
Drug Watchdog:
-- DePuy Pinnacle Case Number U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Texas MDL#2244 Stryker Rejuvenate Modular
&ABG II-recalled June 2012. Biomet M2a Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip
Replacement U.S. District Court for the Northern District
of California. (Case No. 3:12-cv-3476) filed on July 2nd 2012. The US
Drug Watchdog says, "For some recipients of the Biomet M2A, and M2
Magnum there may be a looming statute of limitations issue of April
15th 2014 to get identified by the court if your hip implant
has failed. Please call us for more information." Wright Medical
Technology, Inc., Conserve Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation
("MDL No. 2329"). This is now pending in the U.S. District Court for
the Northern District of Georgia.
The US Drug Watchdog says, "If you have a friend, or loved one who is
a recipient of a metal-on-metal hip implant that has already failed,
or is showing symptoms of a failure, or if a recipient is concerned
about a premature failure, please call us anytime at 866-714-6466. We
want to make certain all metal-on-metal hip implant recipients get
meaningful help, and assistance." http://USDrugWatchdog.com
For attribution purposes please refer to the January 2013 notification
by the US Food and Drug Administration:
Media Contact:
M. Thomas Martin, 866-714-6466
Read more news from the US Drug Watchdog.
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