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Category Archives: DePuy Hip Litigation

J&J may have to pay 22 Indians Rs 20 lakh each for faulty hip implants

November 21, 2017

An 11-member committee set up by the health ministry in February has concluded that J&J was at fault for ‘serious …

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Johnson & Johnson may have to pay Indian patients for faulty implants – Livemint

November 2, 2017

Johnson & Johnson may have to pay Indian patients for faulty implants Govt panel likely to suggest compensation for those …

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DePuy hip replacement safety tests were seriously flawed, High Court hears

October 27, 2017

Experiments to establish the safety of hip implants believed to have injured hundreds of patients were themselves seriously flawed, the …

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Metal-on-metal hip implant patients sue manufacturer in ‘biggest ever’ class action

October 16, 2017

Henry Bodkin 14 OCTOBER 2017 • 1:54PM Hundreds of patients claiming compensation for “failed” metal-on-metal hip implants will take a …

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U.S. v. DEPUY ORTHOPAEDIC | 159 F.Supp.3d 226 (2016) | 20160203c84 | Leagle.com

October 2, 2017

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS F. Dennis Saylor IV United States District Judge. This is a qui tam …

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Hip Replacement and Cobalt Poisoning misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s

August 3, 2017

Robert’s hip replacement has served him well for many years, even though the metal-on-metal device was recalled by DePuy. Just …

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Fresh concerns for ‘metal-on-metal’ hip implant patients – Irish Times

July 11, 2017

HSE safety alert sent to all State hospitals says patients need to undergo regular testing… The British Medicines and Healthcare …

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Johnson & Johnson Faces Another Hip Replacement Lawsuit

January 22, 2017

Johnson & Johnson Faces Another Hip Replacement Lawsuit January 20, 2017, 10:00:00AM. By Heidi TurnerNew Brunswick, NJ Days after a …

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Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials | Cozen O’Connor – JDSupra

January 7, 2017

Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials1/6/2017byJames Heller  | Cozen O’ConnorinShareSend Embed ContactIn a staggering verdict, a Texas jury recently awarded over …

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J&J get some overdue medicine

December 2, 2016

J&J Ordered to Pay Record $1 Billion for Faulty Hip Implants by Jef Feeley and Tom Korosec December 1, 2016 …

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Stuart Cain’s 4th Video on Metal on Metal Hip Damage & Suffering

June 19, 2015

Stuart Cain‘s 4th Video on metal on metal hip damage. Welcome to number 4 in our series of videos about …

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Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare | Illawarra Mercury

November 29, 2014

Source: Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare | Illawarra Mercury. Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare By CYDONEE MARDON June 20, …

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Stuart Cain, DePuy MoM Victim – Jul – Nov 2014 update

November 22, 2014

Just Another Day in Paradise!! July 2014 I haven’t written for a while and you will soon see why, but …

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J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle 1,000 More Hip Claims – Bloomberg

November 9, 2014

J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle 1,000 More Hip Claims – Bloomberg. J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle …

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Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for $1 Billion – NYTimes.com

November 4, 2014

Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for $1 Billion – NYTimes.com. Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for …

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NO JUSTICE: Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial over Pinnacle hips | Reuters

October 24, 2014

UPDATE 2-Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial over Pinnacle hips | Reuters. Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial …

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Australia Update – ABC 4corners – The Walking Wounded

May 26, 2014

The Walking Wounded By Quentin McDermott and Peter Cronau http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2014/05/26/4010089.htm Updated May 23, 2014 09:40:00 Monday 26 May 2014 “I …

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Corporate Crime: Class action against healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson put back by months | The Australian

May 25, 2014

Class action against healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson put back by months | The Australian. Class action against healthcare giant …

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$2.5 Billion DePuy ASR Settlement Finalised

May 18, 2014

$2.5 Billion DePuy ASR Settlement Finalized; Announced by Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger | Intercooler. The funding of the settlement …

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UK Lawyers taking on MoM Cases – Leading UK Lawyers specialising in defective product claims are instructed to investigate and bring four additional brands of metal on metal hip implants.

May 9, 2014

Leading UK Lawyers specialising in defective product claims are instructed to investigate and bring four additional brands of metal on …

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Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com

March 16, 2014

Source & full article here: Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com. Cobalt poisoning by hip replacement: Arthroprosthetic-Cobaltism Stephen Tower, MD, University of Alaska, …

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Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Healio Mobile

March 1, 2014

Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Healio Mobile. Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict …

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The Power of Money…

March 1, 2014

Report published by Surgeon PAID by the big Orthopaedic companies who have harmed hundreds of thousands with their hip resurfacing …

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Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video

March 1, 2014

Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video. Harmed patient and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Tower speaks about the metal toxicity …

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Elevated Cobalt Levels – Indicator for Revision

January 19, 2014

The clinical implications of elevated blood metal ion concentrations in asymptomatic patients with MoM hip resurfacings: a cohort study David J Langton, Raghavendra …

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Hell just froze over…

January 13, 2014

Better late than never! Organized American orthopedics has just recognized that a blood cobalt level of 10 mcg/Liter  (same as …

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Dr Steve speaks on MoM Hip problems and Hips in general

December 1, 2013

Dr Stephen Tower talks about hips and MoM problems   This is a one hour talk. Consumer’s Union had Dr …

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Lise’s story – another DePuy Victim

November 22, 2013

Lise’s Story – all too common I came across this story recently – and a very useful website you might …

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Johnson & Johnson – It ALL about the MONEY – NOT Patients…

November 20, 2013

Johnson & Johnson to Offer $2.5 Billion Hip Device Settlement – NYTimes.com. Johnson & Johnson to Offer $2.5 Billion Hip …

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Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants

November 14, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Said to Agree to $4 Billion Settlement Over Hip Implants Andrew Testa for The New York Times …

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Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements

October 18, 2013

Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements by Christy Rakoczy, a J.D. Manufacturers of hip and knee replacement …

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Frans story – DePuy ASR and then Blood Cancer

July 28, 2013

I had a Depuy Pinnacle (MOM) total hip replacement in Dec. 2007 due to osteoarthritis at the age of 56. …

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Just Remember it is all Your Fault!!!

July 20, 2013

Just remember patients, this is actually your fault! I have just read with great interest Howard’s response to the letter …

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Stuart Cain – Just Another One of ‘Those Days’!

May 2, 2013

Just Another One of ‘Those Days’! My apologies for not getting back to anyone I owe a reply to, please …

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For J&J, a hip lawsuit trial victory – FierceMedicalDevices

April 18, 2013

For J&J, a hip lawsuit trial victory – FierceMedicalDevices. After losing two jury trials, Johnson & Johnson/DePuy can now celebrate the …

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HarrisMartin – Article – Trial Judge Reduces Final Judgment in DePuy ASR Hip Case to $8.26 Million

April 7, 2013

HarrisMartin – Article – Trial Judge Reduces Final Judgment in DePuy ASR Hip Case to $8.26 Million. Trial Judge Reduces …

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Doc who designed DePuy’s metal hip tells jury he wouldn’t implant the device today | MassDevice

April 7, 2013

Doc who designed DePuy’s metal hip tells jury he wouldn’t implant the device today | MassDevice. Doc who designed DePuy’s …

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Andrew Robathan: Defence minister to sue over ‘toxic’ hip implants that left him with a tumour | Mail Online

April 7, 2013

Andrew Robathan: Defence minister to sue over ‘toxic’ hip implants that left him with a tumour | Mail Online. Defence …

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DePuy ASR Recall Lawsuit Update: Rottenstein Law Group Responds to ASR Hip Implant Designer Who Testified He Would No Longer Implant His Patients with the Device

April 7, 2013

DePuy ASR Recall Lawsuit Update: Rottenstein Law Group Responds to ASR Hip Implant Designer Who Testified He Would No Longer …

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J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits – FierceMedicalDevices

March 27, 2013

J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits – FierceMedicalDevices. J&J pressured to settle Australian hip lawsuits March 26, 2013 | …

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Conflict of Interest of “industry experts” – Open letter from Dr Steve to Dr Frick…

March 24, 2013

Friday, March 8, 2013 Steven L. Frick, MD Central Program Commitee Chair, 2013 Annual meeting AAOS Dear Dr. Frick, Please …

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Stuart Cain Reports – A Warning for all MOM Patients – It is NEVER over, and your health is never, ever going to be the same!

March 18, 2013

A Warning for all MOM Patients – It is NEVER over, and your health is never, ever going to be …

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VICTORY FOR MoM Sufferer – Johnson & – Johnson Ordered to Pay $8.3 Million in Hip Implant Case – NYTimes.com

March 9, 2013

Johnson & – Johnson Ordered to Pay $8.3 Million in Hip Implant Case – NYTimes.com. VICTORY & JUSTICE: J.&J. Loses …

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DePuy ASR Trial – Closing Arguments – Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable

March 5, 2013

Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable. Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable …

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Oh Really … Why am I not believing you?…. Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com

March 5, 2013

Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com. Oh Really Mr DePuy – are we as stupid as you look?  Published: March 4, …

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FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements

March 4, 2013

http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2013/01/fda-cracks-down-on-all-metal-hip-replacements.html FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements Manufacturers who want to keep selling all-metal hips will have to prove …

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Open Letter – Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications.

March 3, 2013

Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications. By Stephen Tower, Orthopedic SurgeonAffiliated Professor UAA …

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J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg

March 2, 2013

J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg. J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues …

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J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com

March 2, 2013

J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com. J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges Johnson & …

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Metal Debris in Patients’ Bloodstream is “Harmless,” J&J Toxicologists Say

February 28, 2013

The metal debris Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s DePuy ASR hip implant shed into a man’s bloodstream and tissue is harmless, …

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Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury

February 25, 2013

Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury. Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ …

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Recalls-R-US… Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com

February 23, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com. Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices By THE …

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Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers

February 23, 2013

Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers. Published: …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on New Study Finding that Hip Replacement Failure More Likely in Women

February 23, 2013

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on New Study Finding that Hip Replacement Failure More Likely in …

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DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery

February 23, 2013

DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery. DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before …

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Bullshit-R-Us …. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg

February 23, 2013

J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless By Maurice …

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Yeah, right…. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg

February 23, 2013

J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons …

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DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

February 21, 2013

DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. DePuy Trial Continues …

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Some Surgeons Do Speak & Shout – but Those that Should Listen Don’t Hear…

February 19, 2013

By Stephen Tower Orthopedic Surgeon Affiliated Professor UAA WWAMI School of Medicine Earl, Barry Meier’s recent article in the NYT …

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Recalls-R-Us – DePuy/J&J Strike Again – More Hip Trouble

February 19, 2013

DePuy Adept Recall UK Original (click the link): DePuy Adept Recall UK Product Name: ADEPT® 12/14 Modular Head (Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd) …

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When Doctors Keep Quiet about Dangerous Hip Devices

February 19, 2013

A doctor’s note to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) executives criticizing their marketing of a dangerous metal hip device was one …

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The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com

February 17, 2013

The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com. Doctors Who Don’t Speak Out By BARRY MEIER Published: …

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Metal-on-metal hip replacement toxicity | NPS MedicineWise

February 16, 2013

Metal-on-metal hip replacement toxicity | NPS MedicineWise. Monitoring for potential toxicity in patients with metal-on-metal hip prostheses: advice … Summary …

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Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News

February 16, 2013

Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News. J&J’s President Visited Hip Surgeon Before Recall, Jury Told Maurice Possley, David Voreacos …

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Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate

February 16, 2013

Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate. Patients victims of untested medical devices Victoria Colliver Updated 9:21 pm, Tuesday, February …

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J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg

February 16, 2013

J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, …

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“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient

February 16, 2013

“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient. “What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient February 14, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Jane …

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J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report

February 16, 2013

J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report. J&J again recalls thousands of faulty …

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Thousands of Hip Implants – ABC News

February 15, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Thousands of Hip Implants – ABC News. BERLIN February 14, 2013 (AP) A German newspaper reports …

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What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com

February 12, 2013

What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: …

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DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance. …

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DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. …

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J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters

February 10, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of toxic …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation

February 10, 2013

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation. DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein …

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DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit News: Expert Testifies on Toxicity of Metal Debris, Notes Bernstein Liebhard LLP

February 9, 2013

DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit News: Expert Testifies on Toxicity of Metal Debris, Notes Bernstein Liebhard LLP. DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit …

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Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4

February 9, 2013

Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4 guy in charge of testing safety of DePuy ASR was a …

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J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters

February 3, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of …

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J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg

February 3, 2013

J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, …

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Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com

February 2, 2013

Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com. Implant Risk Was Assessed Inadequately, Court Is Told …

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During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com

February 2, 2013

During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com. During Trial, New Details Emerge About Hip Maker By BARRY …

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PALM BEACH, Fla.: Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say | Health | Macon.com

February 2, 2013

PALM BEACH, Fla.: Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say | Health | Macon.com. Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some …

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Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph

February 2, 2013

Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph. Dangers of toxic hip implants used …

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MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph

February 2, 2013

MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph. MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants …

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J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg

February 2, 2013

J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told …

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Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News

February 2, 2013

Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News. Company aware of hip implant danger By Hana …

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HELLO – Earth to Major Tom – What Planet is this guy on? At trial of Johnson & Johnson recalled hip implants, doctor testifies device wasn’t defective | NJ.com

January 31, 2013

At trial of Johnson & Johnson recalled hip implants, doctor testifies device wasn’t defective | NJ.com. At trial of Johnson …

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J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg

January 30, 2013

J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, …

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J&J Failed to Warn of Metal Hip Implant Flaws, Lawyers Argue

January 30, 2013

In the first of 10,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for their defective design of metal-on-metal hip implant devices, …

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Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com

January 27, 2013

Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com. Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit Bloomberg News January 25, 2013, 3:57 p.m. …

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Brooks asks if the orthopaedic companies are above the law?

January 27, 2013

it’s now become apparent that for those of us in the US, and seemingly the rest of the world, for …

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DePuy Hid Data About Failed Hip Implant, Documents Show – NYTimes.com

January 26, 2013

DePuy Hid Data About Failed Hip Implant, Documents Show – NYTimes.com. Maker Hid Data About Design Flaw in Hip Implant, …

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Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant – NYTimes.com

January 24, 2013

Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant – NYTimes.com. Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant By BARRY …

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Looks like BS, Smells like BS, Must be BS…. Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

January 23, 2013

Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hip …

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Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News

January 20, 2013

Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News. Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ FDA gives recommendations on how …

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J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion – Bloomberg

January 20, 2013

J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion – Bloomberg. J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That …

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FDA Action on Metal on Metal Hips – too little, too late…

January 20, 2013

by Howard Sadwin Another Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Device friend of mine and I read the new and exciting …

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FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements

January 19, 2013

FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements.’ Source: http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2013/01/fda-cracks-down-on-all-metal-hip-replacements.html  FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements Jan 18, 2013 11:48 AM …

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Dr Tower writes to Senator re concerns about the regulatory malfeasance at the FDA – Metal-on-Metal hip replacement debacle

January 10, 2013

Sunday, January 6, 2013 Dear Senator Begich, I am very appreciative of your personal reply to my concerns about the …

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A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’!

January 8, 2013

A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’! Well, 2013 is finally here, the …

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Come out front Smith & Nephew – we have had your medicine – time for yours…

December 15, 2012

Why does it appear Smith and Nephew is trying to hide behind the pre-emption laws and not face accountability. Their …

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FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting

December 12, 2012

I.      Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …

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Metal hip implants tied to depression, cancer, vision problems – The Recall Lawyers

December 11, 2012

Metal hip implants tied to depression, cancer, vision problems – The Recall Lawyers. December 8, 2012 By JONES WARD PLC …

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J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge – Bloomberg

December 5, 2012

J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge – Bloomberg. J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge By Joe Schneider – Dec …

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Stuart Cain – Sage Advice – Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!

November 30, 2012

Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!  by Stuart Cain, DePuy Victim, …

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IMPORTANT – Surgeon talks about the silent MoM dangers

November 27, 2012

This video contains a very disturbing interview with a top surgeon who outlines the issues with Metal on Metal hips …

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SA lawsuit against UK hip implants – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za

November 16, 2012

SA lawsuit against UK hip implants – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za. SA lawsuit against UK hip …

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Stephanie’s Metal on Metal Systemic Problems

November 16, 2012

I am female aged 62yrs and live in the UK. I had a revision hip replacement due to high level …

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Jenny’s DePuy MoM horror story – some surgeon’s need to be a little smarter…

November 16, 2012

Hello Everyone, I too have suffered with a MoM DePuy hip installed May of 2006. The surgeon told me this …

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Federal DePuy ASR Lawsuits Approach 6,000 Notes Rottenstein Law Group, LLP | equities.com

November 13, 2012

Headline Story | equities.com. PR Web New York, NY (PRWEB) November 12, 2012 By RLG’s count, as of November 1, …

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Howard’s View on the FDA’s lack of action on MoM hip studies…

November 11, 2012

What happened to the the FDA‘s request, NOTHING HAPPENED. The FDA gets heat put on them especially in todays enviornment …

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What Happened to the FDA Request for More Hip Implant Studies? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

November 11, 2012

What Happened to the FDA Request for More Hip Implant Studies? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass …

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Medical implant nightmare – Today Tonight

November 6, 2012

Medical implant nightmare – Today Tonight. November 2, 2012, 6:18 pm Adam Marshall Today Tonight Technology to ease chronic pain and help …

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DePuy ASR at 32 – Belinda writes … Husband had 4 hip operations in 4 years …

October 31, 2012

Hi Letting you know my husband was 32 when had asr. He had severe pain and they didn’t know what …

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Stuart Cain – Home Again after Operation #5 – Gee Thanks Johnson & Johnson and DePuy…

October 31, 2012

Hi All, I hope that this finds you all fit and well and enjoying life! I just wanted to quickly …

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UK – Deb’s story of Hell with MoM and DuPuy ASR

October 27, 2012

Four hips in three and a half years was not exactly what I bargained for Having spent lived a very …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients who were promised an easier life, but got more pain and worry – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients who were promised an easier life, but got more pain and worry – Telegraph. Faulty …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients at risk from flaws in medical device rules, admit EU chiefs – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients at risk from flaws in medical device rules, admit EU chiefs – Telegraph. Faulty medical …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried?

October 22, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried? By Ben Greenwood, Dunkirk Lane, Hyde, Manchester, SK14 4NL. 19th October 2012 Over 300,000 …

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Australia – Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants

October 20, 2012

Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants. Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants Date October 20, 2012 Julia Medew Therese …

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Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

October 17, 2012

Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Growing metal-on-metal hip …

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First faulty hip implants case brought | Irish Examiner

October 16, 2012

First faulty hip implants case brought | Irish Examiner. First faulty hip implants case brought By Ann O’Loughlin Tuesday, October …

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It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem… Paul’s story

October 15, 2012

It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem. In Sept 2006 I had a total hip replacement. The surgeon used …

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Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? | Reuters

October 11, 2012

Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? | Reuters. Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? …

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Australian National Registry Reports Staggering 44% Revision Rate of DePuy ASR XL Hip Implants | Ring Of Fire Radio: Robert Kennedy Jr, Mike Papantonio and Sam Seder

October 11, 2012

Australian National Registry Reports Staggering 44% Revision Rate of DePuy ASR XL Hip Implants | Ring Of Fire Radio: Robert …

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Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing – Bloomberg

October 4, 2012

Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing – Bloomberg. Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing By Allison …

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Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge

October 4, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge. Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement Last Updated: …

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NZ – Metal on Metal – Smith & Nephew – Medsafe hip device statement | Scoop News

October 4, 2012

Medsafe hip device statement | Scoop News. Medsafe hip device statement Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 4:14 pm Press Release: Ministry …

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Warning Over Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH)… | Stuff.co.nz

October 4, 2012

Warning Over Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH)… | Stuff.co.nz. Warning over metal hip implant STACEY KIRK Last updated 19:48 03/10/2012 …

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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier

October 4, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Thursday 4 …

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Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news

October 4, 2012

Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news. Alert issued for another hip implant The British …

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Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News

October 4, 2012

Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News. Hip resurfacing failures in women called too …

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NZ – Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street | Voxy.co.nz

October 4, 2012

Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street | Voxy.co.nz. Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street   Contributor: …

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Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty – National – NZ Herald News

October 4, 2012

Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty – National – NZ Herald News. Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty …

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Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily

October 4, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily. Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of …

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Stuart’s DePuy debacle continues to rob his health – another operation…

October 3, 2012

Here We Go Again Stuart Cain, Brisbane, QLD, Australia I have had a lot of time recently to ponder the …

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Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com

October 3, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com. Warning Issued on Alternative Hip Replacement Procedure By BARRY MEIER …

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GOT-CHA — Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

September 26, 2012

Source: Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hips: Smith …

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Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode | FDA Reports

September 26, 2012

Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode | FDA Reports. Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode At the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

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Australia – TGA Information for Health Professionals – Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants

September 21, 2012

Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants. Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants Information for general practitioners, orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals 20 September …

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YAHOO — Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com

September 21, 2012

Source: Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com. Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over …

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Plaintiffs look to depose new Johnson & Johnson CEO Gorsky in DePuy ASR lawsuit | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

September 15, 2012

Plaintiffs look to depose new Johnson & Johnson CEO Gorsky in DePuy ASR lawsuit | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry …

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New Zealand – Medical Devices – Medsafe Guidelines for MoM hips

September 14, 2012

Medical Devices. Management of Patients with Metal on Metal Hip Implants. Medsafe and the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) (www.NZOA.org.nz) support …

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South Africa – Sixty sue for dud hip joints – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za

September 14, 2012

Sixty sue for dud hip joints – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za. Sixty sue for dud hip …

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THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE – Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today

September 13, 2012

Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today. Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal …

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Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years

September 10, 2012

Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years. Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years Results from …

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Retrieval Analysis of 130 Metal-on-Metal Hips Showed that the ASR is Higher Wearing when Compared to the BHR

September 10, 2012

OASIS. Source: AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting Date/Time:Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Poster Hall/ Multimedia/ Scientific Exhibits: Tuesday, …

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Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today

September 7, 2012

Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today. Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted …

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Journal Highlight: Differential distribution of cobalt, chromium, and nickel between whole blood, plasma and urine in patients after metal-on-metal (MoM) hip arthroplasty – Ezine – spectroscopyNOW.com

September 6, 2012

Journal Highlight: Differential distribution of cobalt, chromium, and nickel between whole blood, plasma and urine in patients after metal-on-metal (MoM) …

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DePuy Pinnacle MDL Court Orders Further Conference Regarding Explant Study Protocol Publicity, Rottenstein Law Group Reports

September 6, 2012

DePuy Pinnacle MDL Court Orders Further Conference Regarding Explant Study Protocol Publicity, Rottenstein Law Group Reports. DePuy Pinnacle MDL Court …

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No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury

September 1, 2012

No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury. No cancer rise in …

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Will a 2-year statute of limitations defense curb J&J’s DePuy hip lawsuits? | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News- page 1

September 1, 2012

Will a 2-year statute of limitations defense curb J&J’s DePuy hip lawsuits? | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News- page …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Trials Scheduled for 2013 – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

September 1, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Trials Scheduled for 2013 – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. Metal-on-Metal Hip Trials Scheduled …

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Patients take on hip firms – Health – The Star

September 1, 2012

Patients take on hip firms – Health – The Star. Patients take on hip firms Hip removed: Lindsey Turner. Published …

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Solicitor says DePuy case may affect 600 in Cork | The Cork News

September 1, 2012

Solicitor says DePuy case may affect 600 in Cork | The Cork News. Solicitor Says DePuy Case May Affect 600 …

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Norfolk man’s legal action over hip replacements – Health – Eastern Daily Press

August 31, 2012

Norfolk man’s legal action over hip replacements – Health – Eastern Daily Press. Norfolk man’s legal action over hip replacements …

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Johnson & Johnson settles US hip replacement cases | Irish Examiner

August 30, 2012

Johnson & Johnson settles US hip replacement cases | Irish Examiner. Johnson & Johnson settles US hip replacement cases By …

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‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – Health – Bognor Regis Observer

August 26, 2012

‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – Health – Bognor Regis Observer. ‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears Sunday 26 August 2012 11:27 Many …

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First DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits Settled for $200,000 Each

August 22, 2012

First DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits Settled for $200,000 Each – DrugWatch.com. First DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits Settled for $200,000 Each …

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J&J Said to Pay $600,000 to Settle First Suits Over Hips – Businessweek

August 22, 2012

J&J Said to Pay $600,000 to Settle First Suits Over Hips – Businessweek. Bloomberg News J&J Said to Pay $600,000 …

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‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – Health – Belfast Newsletter

August 22, 2012

‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – Health – Belfast Newsletter. ‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears Published on Tuesday 21 August 2012 21:29 Many …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial

August 20, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial. DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial …

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DePuy Hip Recall Attorneys Release Consumer Protection Guide: ‘What Every DePuy Hip Patient Needs to Know About Broadspire’

August 20, 2012

DePuy Hip Recall Attorneys Release Consumer Protection Guide: ‘What Every DePuy Hip Patient Needs to Know About Broadspire’ – KSWO, …

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DePuy Hip Implant Claim Update: August 13, 2012 – Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

August 19, 2012

DePuy Hip Implant Claim Update: August 13, 2012 – Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog. DePuy Hip Implant Claim Update: August 13, …

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UK – Metal on metal hip replacement, should you be concerned?

July 29, 2012

Metal on metal hip replacement, should you be concerned?. Metal on metal hip replacement, should you be concerned? 20/07/2012 Hip …

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Lee’s post Smith & Nephew BHR Problems Continue….

July 27, 2012

I am 12 weeks post-op today (July 27 2012), following revision surgery of a BHR I received in Dec 2003, …

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‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – UK Health News – Isle of Man Today

July 21, 2012

  ‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears – UK Health News – Isle of Man Today.   ‘Toxic’ hip replacement fears   …

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Delays and Difficulties in Assessing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – The Law Offices of John David Hart

July 16, 2012

Delays and Difficulties in Assessing Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – The Law Offices of John David Hart. Delays and Difficulties in …

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DePuy & Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Settlement Funding Leads Legal-Bay to Banner 2nd Quarter – MarketWatch

July 15, 2012

DePuy & Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Settlement Funding Leads Legal-Bay to Banner 2nd Quarter – MarketWatch. July 10, 2012, 5:45 a.m. …

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US Drug Watchdog Now Calls All Metal Hip Implant Failures the Biggest Disaster Ever

July 15, 2012

US Drug Watchdog Now Calls All Metal Hip Implant Failures the Biggest Disaster Ever for up to 500,000 U.S. Citizens …

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Recipients Injured By Metal-On-Metal Hips Speak Out Against Dangers of MoM Hips – SFGate

July 3, 2012

Recipients Injured By Metal-On-Metal Hips Speak Out Against Dangers of MoM Hips – SFGate. Recipients Injured By Metal-On-Metal Hips Speak …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Failure Initiative Considered “Vital”

July 1, 2012

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Failure Initiative Considered “Vital”. The U.S. Drug Watchdog has a goal of identifying every single one …

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DePuy Hip Lawsuit | DePuy ASR Hip Recall

May 13, 2012

DePuy Hip Lawsuit | DePuy ASR Hip Recall. Elise Kramer | May 6th, 2012 | Posted in Depuy Hip Recall A …

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Patient urges implant recall | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News

May 13, 2012

Patient urges implant recall | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News. By Eileen …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Case Update – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

May 13, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Case Update – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. Posted on May 11, 2012 by Brenda …

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DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuit: New Court Orders :: Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

May 13, 2012

DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuit: New Court Orders :: Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog. Posted On: May 7, 2012 by Dr. Shezad Malik …

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Hip Replacement – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

May 13, 2012

Hip Replacement – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). VIDEO – Australian Class Action Posted May 11, 2012 22:51:00 The growing …

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Hip Replacement Crisis in Europe Causes Demand for Medical Device Registry

May 12, 2012

Hip Replacement Crisis in Europe Causes Demand for Medical Device Registry. The global medical crises of dangerous metal-on-metal hip implants …

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DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Lawyer

May 12, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Lawyer. Seth Harris | May 9th, 2012 | Posted in Depuy Hip Recall …

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DePuy’s BMJ fray: Is the hip maker showing its hand ahead of jury trials? | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

May 12, 2012

DePuy’s BMJ fray: Is the hip maker showing its hand ahead of jury trials? | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry …

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Health Canada Recommends Patients to Be Careful About Metal-On-Metal Hips | French Tribune

May 12, 2012

Health Canada Recommends Patients to Be Careful About Metal-On-Metal Hips | French Tribune. Submitted by Nimisha Sachdev on Thu, 05/10/2012 …

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Defective DePuy Hips: The Empire (Johnson & Johnson) Strikes Back :: Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog

May 12, 2012

Defective DePuy Hips: The Empire (Johnson & Johnson) Strikes Back :: Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog. May 10, 2012, by …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Litigation

May 12, 2012

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Litigation. Texas Court Moves Forward with DePuy Hip Litigation Irene Hobbs | May …

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Another Lawsuit Filed Against DePuy over Pinnacle Hip Replacement device – Hip Implants – Zimbio

May 12, 2012

Another Lawsuit Filed Against DePuy over Pinnacle Hip Replacement device – Hip Implants – Zimbio. Another Lawsuit Filed Against DePuy …

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US Drug Watchdog Now Offers To Help All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients

May 12, 2012

US Drug Watchdog Now Offers To Help All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Get Identified To The Best Attorneys …

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Vickie’s story of pain and anguish

April 9, 2012

Hi , I had my DePuy hip in 2006 and had trouble from day 1. I had full blown trouble …

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Karen’s Story – another S&N BHR disaster

March 13, 2012

Having read your piece about Dysplasia of the hip, I am thinking my story may go back 40 years! During …

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Serious concerns over Metal on Metal Hips – British Medical Journal

March 1, 2012

How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? BMJ 2012;344:e1410 doi: 10.1136/bmj.e1410 (Published 28 February 2012) How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? …

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DePuy ASR – Make Your own mind up – Document – 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device – NYTimes.com

February 23, 2012

Document – 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device – NYTimes.com. Document: 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device Published: February 21, 2012 RelatedIn …

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Stuart Asks: “Where to from here?”

February 19, 2012

“Where to from here?” I have spent a great deal of time contemplating this weekend as you may have seen …

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Stuart on DePuy ASR Disaster – “The question that I didn’t want to answer”

February 19, 2012

“The question that I didn’t want to answer” Late last year (2011), I was sitting on my back deck at …

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J&J DePuy – Hip Implant that U.S. Rejected Was Sold Overseas

February 16, 2012

Hip Implant U.S. Rejected Was Sold Overseas By BARRY MEIER Published: February 14, 2012 The health care products giant Johnson & …

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Tracy’s BHR story – Move from UK to Australia exposes Smith & Nephew BHR poisoning

February 2, 2012

Comment: February 2006 at the age of 39, I had a BHR. MoM, on my Left Hip.  Done on the …

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All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall | Qmed

February 1, 2012

All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall | Qmed. All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall …

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British Patients At Risk after Hip Implant Surgery – Metal on Metal

February 1, 2012

British Patients At Risk after Hip Implant Surgery By AKSHAYA B S: Subscribe to Akshaya‘s RSS feed January 30, 2012 6:02 AM …

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Harold’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR – Pain & Tumour – Revision…

January 30, 2012

Harold  writes: I personally had a Birmingham hip implant (Smith & Nephew) in February 2008 and started with extreme pain …

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Health warning over Metal on Metal hip implants – Telegraph

January 29, 2012

Health warning over hip implants – Telegraph. Health warning over hip implants Tens of thousands of patients who received hip …

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Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Charge for Hip Recall – NYTimes.com

January 25, 2012

Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Charge for Hip Recall – NYTimes.com. Johnson Takes $3 Billion Hit on Hip Recall …

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The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT

January 21, 2012

Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …

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More Hocus Pocus around the Smith & Nephew BHR Metallosis Problems

January 14, 2012

Correspondence from an “in pain and damaged BHR recipient” To: [deleted doctors name] Biosciences & Implants Unit Medical Devices Division …

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Preliminary Discovery Underway In DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement MDL

January 14, 2012

  Preliminary Discovery Underway In DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement MDL.   Discovery Stay Lifted; Litigation Progresses To Next Stage   …

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