DePuy Knee Replacement Lawsuit Filed After Sigma Implant Failed, Resulting in Revision Surgery

• SusanNovember 8, 2022 at 4:58 pm

  I had my left knee replaced with sigma Depuy rotating platform in July of 20ll it lasted until may of 2012 my femur broke right where the cut was made have had 3 revisions and fear I need another as the knee has always been swollen I have numbness in my lower left leg had to have the patella replaced as it was up under the femur and I have recently been having more swelling and pain in the knee an[Show More]I had my left knee replaced with sigma Depuy rotating platform in July of 20ll it lasted until may of 2012 my femur broke right where the cut was made have had 3 revisions and fear I need another as the knee has always been swollen I have numbness in my lower left leg had to have the patella replaced as it was up under the femur and I have recently been having more swelling and pain in the knee and yes they used glue I can tell it is loose again and fear breaking my femur again Why was I not sent a recall notice from the manufacture or the dr that did my 1st surgery I continue to have pain and swelling and numbness in the left tibia area any law firm willing to help with this I also know the implant had not been approved by fda prior to my surgery. I feel this is so unfair that no one will take these cases for the sigma Depuy which I know has been recalled in 2018 I believe Please help anyone? Thank you Susan M Nelson

• CarrieJuly 2, 2022 at 9:01 pm

  Had rt. knee replacement, Depuy Sigma cement, March 2016. Had revision on rt. knee January 2017, same knee manufacturer. Constant pain and would like compensation by attorney's help. Patients should not have to suffer....2 surgeries should have produced good results.

• RonaldMay 27, 2022 at 11:28 am

  Failed DePuy Synthes P.F.C.® SIGMA® TC3 knee system

• DebbieApril 23, 2022 at 9:55 pm

  I had total knee replacement done in 2015, I have had problems with my knee ever since and is getting worse. The inplant that was used was DePuy Sigma, can I still sue?

• MiltonMarch 4, 2022 at 2:29 pm

  Experiencing severe pain from a depuy sigma surgery... revision surgery set for June 20 ,2022 need legal advice 216-338-3409

• RichardNovember 30, 2021 at 8:00 pm

  Had Depuy Sigma pfc knee installed in 2019 and within a few months had clicking, grinding, pain and stiffness that continued to worsen. Doctor said it was due to a buildup of scar tissue and I opted for arthroscopic surgery. Same problem reoccurred shortly after the surgery and Doc said it would probably continue to reoccur despite more surgery to clean out scar tissue and said it occurrs in 15[Show More]Had Depuy Sigma pfc knee installed in 2019 and within a few months had clicking, grinding, pain and stiffness that continued to worsen. Doctor said it was due to a buildup of scar tissue and I opted for arthroscopic surgery. Same problem reoccurred shortly after the surgery and Doc said it would probably continue to reoccur despite more surgery to clean out scar tissue and said it occurrs in 15% of patients with at knee (the only one the doctor used). I was not told this prior to surgery even though I questioned why he would use a prostheses produced by a company with a history of so many recalls and catastrophic failures of their products. I should have listened to.myself rather than the doctor as I went through considerable pain, discomfort and expense only to be stuck with a knee that is worse than the one they removed. My Doctors advise: "some patients learn to live with it".

• SusanJune 17, 2021 at 9:03 pm

  I first broke my knee July 2,1988. Had the first knee replacement April 1992. It worked fine for 23 years. Suddenly began to have loosening and pain. My new orthopedic Dr took an x-ray. He said the replacement was about to break through the skin. Did a total knee replacement on May 30, 2015, a Dupuy Sigma. For 5 months, everything seemed perfect. One day I took a step, felt the knee pop and [Show More]I first broke my knee July 2,1988. Had the first knee replacement April 1992. It worked fine for 23 years. Suddenly began to have loosening and pain. My new orthopedic Dr took an x-ray. He said the replacement was about to break through the skin. Did a total knee replacement on May 30, 2015, a Dupuy Sigma. For 5 months, everything seemed perfect. One day I took a step, felt the knee pop and shift. Now it creaks and grinds. He says the only surgery he can do is fusing my knee. Leaving me with a straight L leg. Dupuy has many, many lawsuits pertaining to the Dupuy Sigma. I have lived with this for 6 years. It has put undue stress on my R knee. It is now in need of a replacement. I won't do anything until my L knee is fixed. I'm tired of living in pain. I have little quality of life. Thank Goodness for. CBD oil.

• ShawnJune 22, 2020 at 6:44 pm

  Both knees revision after pain suffering loosened pain

• ShawnJune 3, 2020 at 12:30 am

  Depuy sigma tkr both revision after 2years due to instability swelling unbearable pain ly

• Ken TMay 5, 2020 at 8:32 pm

  Here is my story and help if anyone knows of Lawyer Sigma rotating platform total done in 7-2010, Manipulation 8-2010 revision 2012 another total knee 9-2013 all on same knee. Not been out of pain, lost 6 figured income. Cant walk sleep constant pain to this day. turned out I was allergic to the nickel. leg is destroyed, doing nerve block in a few weeks hoping for some pain relief along with left[Show More]Here is my story and help if anyone knows of Lawyer Sigma rotating platform total done in 7-2010, Manipulation 8-2010 revision 2012 another total knee 9-2013 all on same knee. Not been out of pain, lost 6 figured income. Cant walk sleep constant pain to this day. turned out I was allergic to the nickel. leg is destroyed, doing nerve block in a few weeks hoping for some pain relief along with left knee anthro because of over compensating. A simple allergy test would have preventive all of this.. Life is for the chits now as all of you can imagine.. Anyone not checked for allergies here please do so.as this may lead you in right direction and any Lawyer help would be appreciated

• ShirleyApril 23, 2020 at 6:05 pm

  Depuy sigma replacements 2017 ,had reveison surgery 2018. Do anyone know a lawyer for that brand

• DonnaFebruary 24, 2020 at 6:04 pm

  I have had the DePuy Sigma knee replacement and hurt every day.

• JoanneFebruary 3, 2020 at 5:45 am

  I had a a right knee replacement in 2011 with a Zimmer product, a revision done to the right knee in 2013 with a depuy sigma pfc product. it failed immediately, it sounds like there is gravel in my knee, it is swollen, hot, painful, burning behind the knee.

• VickeyJanuary 27, 2020 at 11:04 pm

  Dec 26, 2019, thought i was getting a total knee replacement. Ortho changed surgery at pre-op to a rotating plate hinged knee. I see xray afterwards, and in shock. Apparently, i had a revision knee surgery. My femur & tibia bored out and stems implanted! Did not discuss stems! Acvording to my implant records (which is worded wrong for descriptions) states PFC Sigma patella & MBT revision. Honestl[Show More]Dec 26, 2019, thought i was getting a total knee replacement. Ortho changed surgery at pre-op to a rotating plate hinged knee. I see xray afterwards, and in shock. Apparently, i had a revision knee surgery. My femur & tibia bored out and stems implanted! Did not discuss stems! Acvording to my implant records (which is worded wrong for descriptions) states PFC Sigma patella & MBT revision. Honestly, my ortho will not talk to me about what was done. I wish i never had surgery. Worst experience ever! Constant stiffness, swelling, pain, creaking, numbness from knee to ankle but worse is its crooked and longer! It has mentally and physically disabled me. I am worse off and now have many other problems. I am disabled now for sure. I was told it would be like NEW. Top it all off, ortho will not talk to me, answer questions and actually told me im 1 in 900 and he dont have time to answer all my questions. After 9 mo. I finally convinced him its too long. CT scan shows 1/2" longer just between ankle n knee. Didnt even look at measurement from knee to hip. He writes script for 1/2" heel lift n states u will never be able to wear sandals again. (I live in nevada!) No discussion n I have to pay for it. Now, my poor toes hurt on opposite foot from wearing heel on one foot! Back problems, feet problems, muscles problems, limp, clothes are not fitting right. Im more messed up now. Looking for representation. I have documented everything, complained to advocate, primary dr, physically therapist, insurance in attempt to bring subject to light to no avail. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

• MaritaJanuary 14, 2020 at 6:20 pm

  I had a total right knee replacement 3/2/2010. And later had a revision surgery 8/26/2013 for a loose tibia. I suffer with pain and hot feeling in the leg, and tightness in the calf of my leg when I stand

• RobinDecember 30, 2019 at 7:32 pm

  I have a failed Depuy sigma. Revision surgery set for 2/25/20. I need an attorney ASAP. Please help. I’m in total misery every day. This is not my fault.

• ShawnDecember 22, 2019 at 2:02 pm

  Depuy sigma tkr implanted both knees 2016 left knee revision due to instability swelling unbearable pain loosening right knee revision due to instability swelling unbearable pain loosening both total knee revision

• CynthiaDecember 10, 2019 at 7:33 am

  I had my first implant Sigma RX Platform done February 2012 cement came loose September 2018 , had revision done November 8, 2018 worst than first implant longer rod in my leg , carving of bone, cut nerves . Still pain and swelling along with popping noise. It’s not fair no attorney wants to handle this implant, why should we suffer for someone else defective product.

• VikkiNovember 1, 2019 at 8:42 pm

  I have a sigma knee that was replaced the first time in May 2013. I continued to return to my Dr complaining that the knee just dud not feel right. I felt as though the knee was slipping out of place. My employment transferredme to another state where a arranged to see the best surgeon in the city. He agreed that the knee was "sloppy", slipping to the right causing instability. A second surgery wa[Show More]I have a sigma knee that was replaced the first time in May 2013. I continued to return to my Dr complaining that the knee just dud not feel right. I felt as though the knee was slipping out of place. My employment transferredme to another state where a arranged to see the best surgeon in the city. He agreed that the knee was "sloppy", slipping to the right causing instability. A second surgery was schedule in October 2015. My surgeon was prepared to replace all parts doing a complete revision. Instead, the polyurethane spacer was replaced to compensate a gap between components. The size jumped from a 10 to 15 providing some improvement. As time passes, my difficulties increased, knee slipping, falls, inability to walk on unstable grown, pain and decreased quality of life. In October 2019 my entire knee was replaced. What should have taken considerable time removed the cemented components was achieved in lease that 10 mins. The cement had deterioriated, causing the parts to my replacement to slide off by 8- 10 degrees. In addition my bone had been cut too short requiring rebuilding. What else can I say? Life for a normally active woman had been destroyed. I felt like a cripple, no feeling of stability, fear of falling, swelling, and constant discomfort.

• JamesOctober 24, 2019 at 2:18 pm

  My right knee was totally replaced in 2002. In 2012 it was revised with a Sigma unit. In about 2 years it began to hurt. The pain got so bad that I had to crawl up steps .My business suffered because it was very difficult to make field sales calls and I could not be around moving equipment. On 2/24/15 a doctor called for an x-ray where it was found that the knee has become "loose". On 2/20/17 an[Show More]My right knee was totally replaced in 2002. In 2012 it was revised with a Sigma unit. In about 2 years it began to hurt. The pain got so bad that I had to crawl up steps .My business suffered because it was very difficult to make field sales calls and I could not be around moving equipment. On 2/24/15 a doctor called for an x-ray where it was found that the knee has become "loose". On 2/20/17 another surgeon revised my right knee again.

• JamesOctober 9, 2019 at 8:43 pm

  I have suffered untold pain and could not walk properly due to the loosening of my Sigma knee joint. My surgeon sold me an expensive knee brace which helped a little but only exasperated the problem. My health suffered as the pain increased month after month.

• TomSeptember 24, 2019 at 5:38 pm

  Right knee replaced in Aug. 2017 , Sigma is what mine is , ce m.h ent was recalled. Have talked to 2 lawyers , neither will touch the Sigma , My surgery was at the Veterans hospital at Ft. Harrison , Helena Montana , still trying to find a lawyer to take my case ... guess there's not enough money in it for them .....

• RaymondSeptember 13, 2019 at 5:15 pm

  I had a Depuy Sigma knee replacement in October 2016. It has hurt constantly, swells, pops and aches every day. I will have a revision done on it in January 2020. I am getting my other knee replacement next month, by a different doctor.

• karlAugust 27, 2019 at 11:01 pm

  Full Bi-lateral 8/2013 Sigma. I was 49 yo. I never returned to work. Never a day without pain clicking, grinding. 2 doctors have told me everything is fine and they don't know whats wrong. I know what is wrong. They were installed too lose. I saw the revision surgery on the internet. Everything that patient complained of I complain of. I walk like a drunk. Stairs are a nightmare. Nerves are cut[Show More]Full Bi-lateral 8/2013 Sigma. I was 49 yo. I never returned to work. Never a day without pain clicking, grinding. 2 doctors have told me everything is fine and they don't know whats wrong. I know what is wrong. They were installed too lose. I saw the revision surgery on the internet. Everything that patient complained of I complain of. I walk like a drunk. Stairs are a nightmare. Nerves are cut (Proprioception) My life is a nightmare.

• DebraAugust 24, 2019 at 6:23 pm

  I had a double knee replacement in 2009 and have had pain, swelling, and locking up ever since. Two years after the surgery, I had orthoscopic surgery because I was told I had scar tissue build up and this would fix the problem. I have been back numerous time since then with the same problems. I have asked repeatedly if there has been a recall and after researching this, I think there is for the S[Show More]I had a double knee replacement in 2009 and have had pain, swelling, and locking up ever since. Two years after the surgery, I had orthoscopic surgery because I was told I had scar tissue build up and this would fix the problem. I have been back numerous time since then with the same problems. I have asked repeatedly if there has been a recall and after researching this, I think there is for the Sigma PFC . I need a help

• KennethAugust 13, 2019 at 7:45 pm

  Depuy Sigma on right knee in 2012. Lasted til Jan of 15. Deteriorated since then. I cannot walk on it. I have done the research. It is the BONE CEMENT. My knee is misaligned due to the cement not holding. Smartset GMV gentacimin bone cement. It was recalled. I need a lawyer

• DoreenJuly 14, 2019 at 6:03 pm

  I had both knees replaced in 2012 in a single surgery. My left knee always had issues. After getting a second opinion, I need three additional surgeries and still have major problems. It was DePuy Sigma. I am on Disability.

• KenJuly 1, 2019 at 8:17 pm

  2012 Sigma right knee replacement. Lasted til 2015. Cant walk now. Revision surgery being scheduled. My quality of life is 0. It is unfair. My knee failed. Plain and simple. I am going to file a lawsuit immediately after surgery. The company needs to be held accountable for a faulty device.

• MonicaJune 12, 2019 at 6:25 am

  3 replacements and still no relief!!! Depuy sigma....on disability...6 uears of non stop pain!!!! I need a lawyer to help...

• CarmenMay 9, 2019 at 4:30 pm

  Is it true that the lawyers are not working on the sigma knee replacement? I had mine replaced in 2012, nothing but problems. My kneecap went loose and had to have a revision surgery.

• VivianApril 16, 2019 at 10:13 pm

  I had my sigma done in 2007, then in 2011 it started giving me pain. I went back to my doctor and he wrote a prescription for pain. I did NOT take it. Then in 2015 my left knee gave way and I injured my right knee when I fell. Went back to the doctor and he said that everything was fine....obviously he is NOT using MY knees. I asked for my records and was told they have been destroyed....I gue[Show More]I had my sigma done in 2007, then in 2011 it started giving me pain. I went back to my doctor and he wrote a prescription for pain. I did NOT take it. Then in 2015 my left knee gave way and I injured my right knee when I fell. Went back to the doctor and he said that everything was fine....obviously he is NOT using MY knees. I asked for my records and was told they have been destroyed....I guess that is one way out of responsibility. So I guess I am just out of luck.....who will take a case like this so I can get some funds to pay for more surgery IF I CAN FIND SOMEONE I CAN TRUST??????

• RandallMarch 6, 2019 at 3:47 pm

  I had my right knee replaced using Sigma by Depuy in 1/2017. The pain, clicking, swelling and knee giving out has increased with every passing day. My surgeon says the parts are shifting and the cement has let go. I am now at the point having had to use my left leg to put my weight on, that that left knee is bone on bone and needs replacing as well. In fact the left knee is worse than the right kn[Show More]I had my right knee replaced using Sigma by Depuy in 1/2017. The pain, clicking, swelling and knee giving out has increased with every passing day. My surgeon says the parts are shifting and the cement has let go. I am now at the point having had to use my left leg to put my weight on, that that left knee is bone on bone and needs replacing as well. In fact the left knee is worse than the right knee was before the replacement. I don't want to have the same parts put into my left leg that mal-functioned on my right. I have been searching for an Attorney to take my case, however none will do Sigma by Depuy.

• LindaFebruary 22, 2019 at 9:20 pm

  I had left knee replacement in June, 2010. I have had pain and swelling, clicking and giving way of the knee from the beginning. It was a Sigma by Depuy. I have talked to several doctor's over the years,but was always told "Oh it's ok. It will be alright. I finally had a doctor tell me that I needed my right knee replaced also. I said until someone can do something to fix the left kneee I wi[Show More]I had left knee replacement in June, 2010. I have had pain and swelling, clicking and giving way of the knee from the beginning. It was a Sigma by Depuy. I have talked to several doctor's over the years,but was always told "Oh it's ok. It will be alright. I finally had a doctor tell me that I needed my right knee replaced also. I said until someone can do something to fix the left kneee I will NEVER have surgery on the right. He replied Well just say when, I can fix it. So I had revision surgery January 21, 2019. Turns out the Sigma replacement was one and one half to two sizes to big. Doesn't sound to me as though the parts were bad. sounds as though someone's judgement was bad to me. So why can't I find anyone to help me with this problem? I have had a lot of severe pain and missed out on a lot of life overt he past 8 .years because of this.

• DonnaJanuary 5, 2019 at 2:55 pm

  If sigma is under recall why are no attorneys touching it . Also the cement that was used in mine is under recall as well. I have had 4 left knee. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!!

• IrvinDecember 6, 2018 at 2:36 am

  I had a Depuy Sigma total knee replacement in November 2013. I had a difficult time in the beginning for about a year. It got better but the pain kept coming back. The Dr. Tried so many things to relieve my pain but it still persisted. My knee would give way many times & I had many falls. Therapy was a painful temporary fix just to find out it had came loose & there was a painful play in my knee. [Show More]I had a Depuy Sigma total knee replacement in November 2013. I had a difficult time in the beginning for about a year. It got better but the pain kept coming back. The Dr. Tried so many things to relieve my pain but it still persisted. My knee would give way many times & I had many falls. Therapy was a painful temporary fix just to find out it had came loose & there was a painful play in my knee. It sounded like rocks being rubbed together. I finally got a revision August 2018 with the same type of Sigma knee. It is painful but I hope it's because it's too new to tell. I need direction because I feel just like Janet Smith. I expected more & greater from this knee replacement. It's just as painful as the bone on bone, I feel I made the wrong choice getting this done.

• marlaOctober 31, 2018 at 4:40 pm

  i hag a sigma put in 3 months ago i still wake up with pain every 2 hours i have done everything dr. said to do had a closed manipulation 3 weeks ago gone to very painful physical therapy where they pushed down on the knee as hard as possible grabbed my ankle and shoved it to my butt all resulting in tears streaming down my face i even went and bought a recombant bike. i was told no pain no gain [Show More]i hag a sigma put in 3 months ago i still wake up with pain every 2 hours i have done everything dr. said to do had a closed manipulation 3 weeks ago gone to very painful physical therapy where they pushed down on the knee as hard as possible grabbed my ankle and shoved it to my butt all resulting in tears streaming down my face i even went and bought a recombant bike. i was told no pain no gain and you can't damage the implant. i am in much greater pain than before the implant and have very little range of motion.

• williamOctober 3, 2018 at 4:33 pm

  I had both of my knees done in 2009.I have had nothing but pain since with repeated visits to the doctor . all that was done was pain pills therpy and scoped both knees.I,m in a lot of pain and need help.

• LanceOctober 1, 2018 at 2:02 pm

  Original Sigma knee in 2010. 2nd ,top only replaced in 2013. Came loose the first time & within a short period of time the 2nd is also loose. Since both halves now have the extended peg, don't think much of the remaining options.. Extreme pain

• BernardSeptember 19, 2018 at 8:27 pm

  I had depuy sigma tkr in March 2015. Started hurting and actually bowed out in less than a year was told I need to replace part of the knee got 2nd opinion and choose tkr with a Zimmer NexGen LCCK in February of 2018 New knee is doing well.

• OsamSeptember 17, 2018 at 6:04 am

  I have sigma knee replacement on my right knee I’m on disability after surgery my leg is longer up normal sound clacking when I wok to bathe any one can hear my knee pain all time staping when I go up stairs it’s nightmare knee replacement surgery I need Lowyer to help me doctor say I need anther knee replacement surgery but which one if all the knee part is bad surgery I’m reading the comments o[Show More]I have sigma knee replacement on my right knee I’m on disability after surgery my leg is longer up normal sound clacking when I wok to bathe any one can hear my knee pain all time staping when I go up stairs it’s nightmare knee replacement surgery I need Lowyer to help me doctor say I need anther knee replacement surgery but which one if all the knee part is bad surgery I’m reading the comments on hear all the knee surgery is bad

• ToniSeptember 17, 2018 at 5:37 am

  Every one have problem with his knee replacement go to FDA website and report your knee name and part on knee replacement recalls and fill up all the form and tell them haw you feel a bout your knee and what doctor told you I’m on disability because my knee replacement go the fda website and report your knee replacement problem that’s only way we will found help from lower

• TonyAugust 29, 2018 at 11:33 pm

  I’ve had 5 right-knee replacements all by DePuy in 4 years. It’s still not fixed and yet I can’t find an attorney to take on my case because they’re all interested in the DePuy Attune model! It’s ridiculous to go through what I’ve gone through but here I am...still searching for an attorney to represent me.

• LisaAugust 29, 2018 at 3:02 pm

  My knee replacement is almost identical to Janet Smith's where I underwent a total left knee arthroplasty due to left-knee osteoarthritis, bone-on-bone grinding, and the appearance of 2 potholes under my kneecap on 10-11-12 with a DePuy Sigma knee using DePuy cement. I have medical records showing how many times I saw the doctor because of pain. I even had a surgery on 6-27-14 for left knee patell[Show More]My knee replacement is almost identical to Janet Smith's where I underwent a total left knee arthroplasty due to left-knee osteoarthritis, bone-on-bone grinding, and the appearance of 2 potholes under my kneecap on 10-11-12 with a DePuy Sigma knee using DePuy cement. I have medical records showing how many times I saw the doctor because of pain. I even had a surgery on 6-27-14 for left knee patella clunk syndrome status post total knee arthroplasty.

• HildaAugust 20, 2018 at 4:37 pm

  I had the Depuy SIGMA MBT TIBIA component and it fractured twice on me I need someone to help me with this situation, I Suffered a lot of pain and suffering with this replacement can you please advise Thank You

• DanApril 18, 2018 at 11:58 am

  I have a depuy sigma put in 2014 and it has been worse than the old worn out one. Pain, swelling, grinding, clicking. Have been told i must wear a brace to help with 50% of problems and try to avoid revision. I need the other knee replaced, but now i can' t. It sucks!

• JonaMarch 24, 2018 at 12:02 am

  I have a sigma knee replacement and had 2 revisions. I continue to have pain, swelling ,clicking and grinding noises and now hip pain.