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06/15/2011 - With its dated history, Depuy has long been recognized as a leader in the Medical Device field. Depuy has gone farther than any other company to help people with medical devices during its long history. The most recent of Depuys Hip Replacement systems, namely the ASR and Pinnacle, have come under heavy scrutiny due to their high failure rates. The ASR and Pinnacle were both designed to last for years if not decades before failing. The projected life spans of these systems were projected to be higher than other hip replacement systems due to its metal-on-metal design. Depuy had claimed that the differences between its new metal-on-metal systems was the next step compared to the previous metal-on-plastic systems. With reports showing an unusually high amount of failure rate, 12-13% within its recipients, many are left wondering what has gone wrong.

The high failure rates of the Pinnacle have many saying that it will soon be recalled like the ASR before it. Many have also sited that the similarities of the two hip replacement systems may be the root cause of any recall that the Pinnacle may face. This could be perhaps caused by the fact that through the 510 [k] approval processes, which allows a product to become available to the public without much testing due to similarities to a product already available, that the Pinnacle was able to gain FDA approval.

The FDA has already received over 1,300 official complaints with regards to the Depuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement System. Many of these claims range from claiming the Pinnacle has become loose and causes pain to the user in doing even the easiest of tasks, to claims that the rubbing of the metal parts of the Pinnacle has caused them to suffer from Metallosis. If these numbers continue to grow as trended many should begin to file a Depuy Pinnacle Lawsuit. 

Many recipients of the Depuy Pinnacle have filed official FDA complaints about the hip replacement system failing on them, if you believe that your Depuy Pinnacle hip replacement system is also defective, you should also know your rights. Before moving forward with any legal actions you should know your legal options and all information regarding your potential case. By visiting a Depuy Pinnacle Lawyer you can usually get a free consultation and many will not ask for any fees unless you get the compensation you deserve.