DePuy Attune Knee Replacement

We are no longer accepting cases related to the use of DePuy Attune Knee Replacement. We have successfully resolved the cases related to DePuy Attune Knee Replacement use and have obtained settlements on behalf of our clients.

Knee replacements have become almost routine in the U.S. as our population grows older, lives longer and wants to get more out of life. The Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics released a report in 2015 that said the number of knee replacements nearly doubled from 2000 to 2010.

The replacements are marketed as a way to solve lingering and sometimes debilitating pain joint pain. Many expect that a knee replacement will cure all their aches and pains, and for some, it does. But for many others, knee replacements are not leading to the new lives that they expect.

One company that is coming under fire for selling knee faulty knee replacements is DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company, which also was hit with huge verdicts in the past few years for selling hip implants that caused extensive problems and required revision surgeries after their implantation. DePuy’s Attune knee replacement system promises that it will provide a greater range of motion after surgery than that of other knee replacements, and that it can have patients back on their feet faster.

But that’s not what some patients are experiencing. Many patients have discovered that the DePuy Attune knee replacement fails and becomes unstable or loose at the tibial component. Patients required additional surgery to correct these issues or even replace the devices – meaning the patient starts all over again with recovery, physical therapy and getting back on their feet.

This isn’t what anyone wants when they go under the knife – to face the same surgery all over again in a short period of time. The maker of this knee replacement, DePuy, is responsible for these problems, and should compensate patients for their medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering due to these failing knee replacement devices.

The DePuy Attune knee replacement is billed as a system that works with the body’s muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. The idea is that it can mimic the natural motion of the knee. A curved portion of the implant is supposed to keep movement smooth and provide stability, and the articulating component is closest to a kneecap. The Polyethylene portion of the device replaces the knee’s cartilage.

All of these elements should work together to help patients walk with less pain and more stability than they did prior to the surgery. But that’s not always the case. How can you know if your knee implant is failing? You may experience symptoms that include swelling, pain, inflammation, warmth on the site or what seems like an infection. You should discuss these symptoms with your doctor.

Since late 2011, ELPO has represented over 25 plaintiffs in cases against Depuy, the manufacturer of a dangerous metal-on-metal hip implant.  The Depuy Pinnacle hip implant caused injuries to patients which resulted in them needing to have second, painful surgeries to remove the defective hip and replace it with a new one.  Some plaintiffs continue to suffer the long-lasting effects of their injuries even years after their defective hips were removed.  

In May 2019, Depuy agreed to settle cases filed on behalf of plaintiffs nationwide for injuries caused by the Depuy Pinnacle hip implant for roughly $1 billion.  We have worked tirelessly for our clients for nearly a decade to ensure that they received the compensation they deserved after being injured by this dangerous medical implant.

If you have been injured by a defective product or medical device, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit. Contact attorney Jessica Shoulders at (270) 781-6500 or jshoulders@elpolaw.com. She can provide a free consultation about your case and help you determine the next steps.