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DePuy – Misleading & Deceptive Statements – Artificial hip maker settling for $4M in Oregon

July 12, 2014

Full article here – Artificial hip maker settling for $4M in Oregon | Legal Newsline. Artificial hip maker settling for $4M …

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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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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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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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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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All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Behind The Headlines – Skegness Standard

December 4, 2012

All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Behind The Headlines – Skegness Standard. Published on Monday 3 December 2012 20:57 “Experts are …

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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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Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

October 27, 2012

Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. …

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Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today

October 20, 2012

Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today. Researchers Warn Against Hip Resurfacing A major study finds high failure …

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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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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian

October 7, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Saturday 6 …

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Smith & Nephew Withdraw THR version of BHR – Warning issued about hip implant

October 5, 2012

Radio New Zealand : News : National : Warning issued about hip implant. Warning issued about hip implant Updated at …

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26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males…

October 5, 2012

26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males… The ten-year survival of the Birmingham… [J …

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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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Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations

October 4, 2012

Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations. Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations Article Date: …

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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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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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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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Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say surgeons | Mail Online

October 3, 2012

Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say surgeons | Mail Online. Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say …

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Hip Replacements – Coatings extend hip implant life

September 13, 2012

Source: Engineering Capacity – Coatings extend hip implant life. Coatings extend hip implant life 11 Sep 2012 New PVD silver bearing …

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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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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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FDA to study growing failure rate of metal hip devices – USATODAY.com

June 30, 2012

FDA to study growing failure rate of metal hip devices – USATODAY.com. The Food and Drug Administration is meeting with …

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Metal hip implants to be checked | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News

May 13, 2012

Metal hip implants to be checked | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International …

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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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MoM Hip Victim Stories to the Orthopedic and Rehab Devices Panel of Med. Devices Advisory Commitee

May 1, 2012

I just want to emphasize how important it is for as many of us as possible to send in our …

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Failure Rates High in All-Metal Hip Implants, Not Just DePuy

March 24, 2012

Failure Rates High in All-Metal Hip Implants, Not Just DePuy. Failure Rates High In All Metal On Metal Hips Implants …

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Jackie – Part Two

December 29, 2011

Comment from Jackie: I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THIS AND NOT ONLY WITH ZIMMER OR JUST KNEES, WITH ANY METAL …

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US Drug Watchdog Urges All ASR DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Get Identified and Lists the Most Common Symptoms of a Hip Implant Failure

December 25, 2011

US Drug Watchdog Urges All ASR DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Get Identified and Lists the Most Common Symptoms of …

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Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall

October 2, 2011

Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall  By PWALawon Sep-29-11 2:12am From:  sideeffectslawsuitsnews.com An orthopaedic expert testified …

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Women most at risk from metal-on-metal hip devices, National Joint Registry Annual Report finds

September 18, 2011

Women most at risk from metal-on-metal hip devices, National Joint Registry Annual Report finds 15 September 2011 Source: Click here …

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Metal Hips Failing Fast, Report Says – Of those patients in the British group who received the device six years ago, about 29 percent have since had it replaced.

September 17, 2011

Metal Hips Failing Fast, Report Says By BARRY MEIER Published: September 15, 2011 New York Times In a troubling development …

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J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say

August 14, 2011

J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say By Greg Farrell and David Voreacos – Mar …

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MUSC Reconstruction Experts Address Metal-on-Metal Joint Replacement Device Controversy

August 3, 2011

MUSC Reconstruction Experts Address Metal-on-Metal Joint Replacement Device Controversy Posted on August 2nd, 2011 Dr. Harry Demos and Dr. Del …

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Will the DePuy Pinnacle Bring the Next Wave of Lawsuits?

July 30, 2011

Will the DePuy Pinnacle Bring the Next Wave of Lawsuits? July 21, 2011, 10:30:00AM. By Heidi Turner; Source: click here Denver, …

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Hip Replacement Settlements

July 9, 2011

Hip Replacement Settlements Author: Susan Ardizzoni FDA Requires DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: The FDA reports a Class 2 medical …

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Is New Zimmer Maxera Cup Hip Any Better?

July 8, 2011

Zimmer’s Maxera Cup Hip: New and Improved? Richard Burke | June 30th, 2011 | Posted in Zimmer Hip Lawsuit News …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Rate Much Higher – up to 50% in UK

July 2, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Learns of DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Rate Much Higher Than Previously Reported Posted on March 21, …

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Aussie Hip News – DePuy Class Action Under Way

July 2, 2011

DePuy Down Under: Class Action Under Way Sarah Klein | March 8th, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip Recall News Tammy …

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History – Johnson & Johnson DePuy Hip Recall Due to High Failure Rate

July 2, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Hip Implants By NATASHA SINGER Published: August 26, 2010; This Article from New York Times [Click here]. More …

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