Maurice Blackburn

DePuy (LCS Duofix™ Femoral Component) class action

Maurice Blackburn is conducting the DePuy class action in the Federal Court of Australia, ACT Registry, seeking compensation for people who have suffered an injury caused by the alleged failure of certain LCS ® Duofix ™ Femoral Components.

What are LCS ® Duofix™ Femoral Components?

The LCS Duofix Femoral Component is an artificial knee prosthesis that was manufactured by a UK based company, DePuy International Limited and distributed within Australia by Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Limited.  In July 2009, DePuy and Johnson & Johnson conducted a voluntary recall of the LCS Duofix Femoral Component in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration.  In the Hazard Alert by which the Duofix recall was announced, DePuy and Johnson & Johnson stated that Alumina particles were detected in the joint space of the component.  Alumina is a bio-compatible material used to roughen the internal surface of the implant during the manufacturing process.

Who is affected by the class action?

If successful, the DePuy class action will benefit all patients who have suffered injury in consequence of having a medical practitioner implant in them an LCS Duofix Femoral Component bearing one or more of the following product codes and descriptions:

You should consult your doctor if you are uncertain as to whether you have had one of these components implanted. 

Where can I obtain further information?

Maurice Blackburn is conducting the DePuy knee implants class action on a "no win - no fee" basis.  This means that if you retain Maurice Blackburn you will not need to pay any legal costs unless we recover compensation for you.

If you are interested in knowing more about the DePuy class action or you wish to consider retaining Maurice Blackburn to protect your rights, freecall 1800 810 856 or email depuyclassaction@mauriceblackburn.com.au .