DePuy Pinnacle Problems

While the DePuy Pinnacle acetabular cup hip implant was not recalled alongside the ASR system, the same issues which prompted this market withdrawal may be affecting patients who received the Pinnacle system. DePuy Pinnacle hip replacements have metal-on-metal elements, which may lead to DePuy metallosis and hip failure, problems experienced among patients implanted with the recalled ASR devices, another type of metal-on-metal implant. There has been no DePuy Pinnacle recall as of yet, but patients may still have legal recourse against the manufacturer.

If you or a loved one has a DePuy Pinnacle hip implant system, contact our experienced product liability attorneys through the simple form on this site. Take advantage of our free case evaluation today to find out if you are eligible for a DePuy Pinnacle lawsuit.

Pinnacle Hip Replacement Side Effects

The FDA has received hundreds of complaints with regard to DePuy’s Pinnacle hip replacements system. This may be due to a condition called metallosis, which some experts attribute to the metal-on-metal components of the implant. As the metal elements rub together, they may deposit unsafe levels of metallic debris in patients' bloodstreams and the tissues in the surrounding area. This can lead to painful side effects and DePuy hip failure. DePuy Pinnacle complications have been reported to include the following:

• Pain in the hip and groin region
• Pain upon walking or standing
• Popping or clicking from the implant
• Loosening of the implant
• Swelling
• Damage to bones, muscles, and nerves

Elevated levels of cobalt, known as cobaltism, may also pose potential harm to DePuy patients. This condition can lead to blindness, optic nerve damage, cardiomyopathy, deafness, tinnitus, convulsions, vertigo, hypothyroidism, peripheral neuropathy, and/or headaches.

DePuy Pinnacle Lawyers

No DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement recall has been issued, but that does not mean that injured patients are without grounds for legal action. If you have been injured by your DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement device, contact our Atlanta law offices today. Our experienced DePuy lawyers will evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation to you, and help you determine if pursuing a DePuy Pinnacle lawsuit is in your best interest.