Patients who received the Depuy Attune Knee replacement are upset that not only are their knees worse than before, but now they are in even more pain. Many feel like they have nowhere to turn. This is why it is important to contact a knowledgable complex litigation attorney likes those at The Michael Brady Lynch Firm. We provide options when it semes like there aren’t any.
About Depuy Attune Knee Replacement
The DePuy Attune Knee system is a total knee replacement implant. DePuy also manufactures an Attune model for revision knee replacement surgery. DePuy designed the Attune knee to improve stability and motion. DePuy’s rotating platform design is intended to reduce stress and wear on the implant. The DePuy Attune knee hit the U.S. market in 2011. In March 2014, DePuy Synthes announced two new technologies for Attune.
One had a rotating platform design. The other had an anatomic patella. This would replace the natural kneecap. DePuy claimed that the upgrades would improve range of motion and reduce implant wear. However, the Attune Knee Systems began failing at high rates.
Horrible Life After Depuy Attune Knee Replacement
Thousands of people have suffered after getting the Depuy Attune Knee Replacement since the failure rate is so high. In fact, this is exactly what happened to a 66-year-old man after getting the Attune model in 2014. The victim has had nothing but problems. One year later, he needed painful knee replacement surgery. The costly specialist he needed to see told him that the cartilage under his kneecap tore. So, even after surgery his knee still buckles and pops leaving him in constant pain. At only 66, he needs a cane and brace.
The Journal of Knee Surgery identified an unusually high rate of premature failure in DePuy Attune knee replacements. Also, the FDA has received hundreds of reports pinpointing the failure occurs from tibial loosening at the implant-cement interface. This means the artificial knee comes unglued from a patient’s lower leg. Yet, Depuy has still not recalled its knee system.
DePuy Knew Its System Was Failing
In 2017, Depuy quietly tried to fix the defective tibial baseplate. The company filed a FDA 501(k) clearance with the new design. Plus, the company took it one step further and is now seeking clearance from the FDA to market this knee system. Industry insiders speculate this marketing ploy is to quiet the news of the growing number of failures and revision surgeries.
Get Justice
If you had the Depuy Attune Knee replacement, and your device unglued from your tibia, contact us today. We will reach out to your doctor and find out if you have the device. Patients harmed by this device may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, wages lost and other damages. Contact us today for a free consultation. We have over 20 years helping injured consumers receive multi-million dollar awards for their injuries.