Hip replacement woman seeking damages from manufacturer

A woman who had two hip replacement operations intends to bring what is expected to be the first of many cases over allegedly defective hip implants.

Hip replacement woman seeking damages from manufacturer

A woman who had two hip replacement operations intends to bring what is expected to be the first of many cases over allegedly defective hip implants.

The case has been brought by Ms Irene Pierson, who is one of thousands of people who had DePuy Orthopaedics hip joints fitted in Irish hospitals before DePuy ordered a worldwide recall of the product in 2010.

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