Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is one the global leaders of Pinnacle Hip Solutions with TrueGlide technology. This product is FDA approved and gradually, advertised to a relief pain and accomplishes an effortless range-of-motion solution better to any existing hip replacement gears. DePuy Orthopaedics says that the device is made of durable materials including ceramic-on-polyethylene, metal-on-polyethylene, ceramic-on-ceramic, metal-on-metal and ceramic-on-metal. Because of the durable materials used in this technology, it is said to endure active use without prematurely failing.
Hip replacement surgery uses a component of the hip joint with a synthetic implant used to repair the damaged bearing surfaces that are causing pain. Both the thigh part (femur) and the socket are replaced with synthetic implant materials in a total hip replacement. The synthetic implant replaces the thigh part (femur) and the socket in a total hip replacement. Shaped to rejuvenate stability and function, the implants used in hip replacement help you to feel lesser pain by making your hip join to work better, hence, reinstating your normal walking and movements.
Adverse Side-Effects of Pinnacle Hip Replacement
However, no matter how durable the components used in the making of DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement, there are problems and complications reported by users who claimed they were harmed. About 1300 negative reactions concerning the Pinnacle device have been reported to FDA. With the metal ball and joint constructed in the material, it is said to last at least 15 years. There had been reports that after the initial surgery, many of its implants are failing. This incident has resulted the patient’s need for another surgery to remove the implant. Because of this event, the removal of the implant is needed for all the patients who have been using the hip replacement. Pinnacle hip replacement uses cobalt and chromium for the ball and joint structure. Once the two surfaces rub against each other, they produce tiny metal particles that are chipped off, dispersing toxic metal particles into the recipient’s bloodstream and causing metallosis or kidney or liver disease. Tiny metal flakes are chipped off once the two metal rub against each other, circulating toxic metal particles into the user’s bloodstream causing metallosis or kidney or liver disease. Agony and immobility may result once the tiny cobalt and chromium shard are discharge in the bloodstream, thus causing inflammation in the joint. Early wearing down of the device could result because of the friction between the cup and the ball-shaped replacement head of the thigh bone.
Due to the hundreds of thousands of American users of the DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement who are agonizing because of the adverse effect of the product, the US Drug Watchdog has questioned the FDA of its approvement of the product. Now DePuy Orthopaedics is faced with a number of lawsuits due to the adverse effect of their product. Do not be uncertain to file for a lawsuit if you are right to live a pain-free life is aggravated by DePuy Orthopaedics.
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