Elder Law

DePuy Hip Replacements Lawsuits Continue

By Levin & Perconti

We have closely followed the developments of the DePuy hip implant recall on this blog, because many seniors may be affected by the problem. The recall was ordered in August after months of pressure on the company to do so?data revealed that large numbers of patients who received the implants experienced unnecessary pain and suffering. The devices are failing at far too high a rate with drastic consequences for the victims.

This week, Lawyers and Settlements wrote a story on the issue and interviewed our one of our founders, Chicago injury attorney Steve Levin.

Several different issues are involved in the lawsuits involved these implants. Levin explains, ?The replacement is difficult for doctors to implant. If they are off just a little, there is a good chance it is going to dislocate.?

He continues, ?The other problem is the metal-on-metal friction. There is a chemical reaction between chromium and cobalt that can be toxic to certain people?they are going to have to have blood monitored for possible future problems.?

Full post as published by Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog on December 04, 2010 (boomark / email).