DePuy Orthopedics Recalls Failure-Prone Hip Implants
More than two years after the Food and Drug Administration began receiving complaints about the failure of hip replacement implants made by DePuy Orthopedics, a Division of Johnson & Johnson, the company recently announced that it was recalling two kinds of hip implants. New data shows that the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System are prone to early failure, putting patients at risk of surgical removal and replacement.
The signs of trouble with the implant include swelling, pain and difficulty walking. Persistent symptoms can signal a loose implant, fracture of the bone around the implant or dislocation of the implants ball and socket. In addition, due to the poor design of the DePuy hip implant, microscopic chromium and cobalt shards can enter the blood stream due to metal on metal contact. It is possible to have elevated chromium and cobalt levels with no symptoms, so you should follow up with your physician even if you are not having symptoms.
Share your story with our dedicated DePuy recall attorneys if you or a loved one have been injured by this defective medical device. Call us today at 800-242-2874.
What to do if you believe you have a recalled hip implant?
If you have had your hip replaced after 2003, the first thing you need to do is ascertain whether or not your implant is part of the recent DePuy recall. This information can be obtained from your treating physician.
It is also important for you to consult with an attorney. Already DePuy Orthopedics has issued patient consent forms, which authorize the company to obtain your medical records and to carry out tests on any removed ASR product components. Many physicians are asking their patients to sign these consent forms before consulting with an attorney.
In order to make sure that you do not prejudice your right to make a claim against the company it is important for you to consult with a lawyer before signing any documents associated with your defective implant.
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If you or a friend or family member received one of the recalled hip implants from DePuy, you may be entitled to financial compensation. While DePuy has represented that it will consider payment of “reasonable and customary” medical costs, this is not sufficient to deal with your pain and suffering or the potential long term medical problems you might experience as a result of this defective product.
Contact the lawyers at Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 today for a free consultation or fill out the “Free Case Evaluation” form on our website and a lawyer will get back to you shortly.
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