Posts Tagged ‘Hip Implant’
The Link Between Hip Implants And Brain Injury
While the physical risks of all-metal hip implants have been extensively documented, scientists are only now learning more about the mental risks. These devices contain high levels of cobalt. While this metal has not been studied as extensively as mercury, lead and some other heavy metals, researchers firmly believe that cobalt is as toxic to the brain…
Read MoreMore People Pursue Hip Replacement Surgery
As the market for hip implant procedures continue to expand, the number of defective hip implant lawsuits will probably rise as well. Collectively, Smith & Nephew, Johnson & Johnson, Stryker, and Zimmer Biomet made over $6.5 billion around the world during 2015. An aging population and an increasing obesity rate may drive global sales as high as…
Read MoreDallas Jury Awards $1B In Hip Implant Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson must pay $1.041 billion to six California residents who experienced serious side effects from their metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants; the jurors declared that the devices were defectively designed and that DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, failed to adequately warn consumers. DePuy originally marketed these devices as safe and long-lasting…
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