(No Longer Accepting Cases) When artificial knees work as they should, they can reduce pain, increase range of motion, and improve your quality of life. But, when these devices don’t work as they should, life can be very difficult for the recipient. Some artificial knee implants have been associated with pain, instability, limited range of motion, and premature failures that … [Read more...]
Attune Knee System FAQs
(No Longer Accepting Cases) In light of allegations that the Attune Knee System by DePuy, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, was defectively designed, patients who were implanted with the device have been asking questions about their options. Here, we discuss some of the most common questions and concerns. Question: What injuries are patients experiencing? Answer: Some … [Read more...]
Attune and FDA 510(k) Process
(No Longer Accepting Cases) With a history of recalls and initial device approval obtained through the controversial 510(k) process, it is not surprising that some patients are choosing to speak to an Attune knee implant attorney to find out more about seeking compensation for the injuries they have sustained. Attune has been recalled from the market four times in the last … [Read more...]
Attune Knee System Recalls and Failures
(No Longer Accepting Cases) Nearly half -a- million people will have one or both knees replaced with artificial knee implants. Most of the time, the implant helps the patient’s pain, improves their quality of life, and enhances the function of the knee for 10 to 15 years or more. However, some patients who received the Attune knee implant say they were forced to have revision … [Read more...]
Knee Implant Associated with Malfunctions and Failures
(No Longer Accepting Cases) Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy is marketing and promoting the Attune Knee System as having certain technologies that make it more stable than other brands of knee implants. But hundreds of reports of malfunctions, premature failures, and revision surgeries have been filed with the FDA’s MAUDE database. Patients who suffer injury and are … [Read more...]