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DePuy Hip Implant Recall and Failure Attorney

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The DePuy hip recall of the ASR hip implant was announced by DePuy Orthopedics Inc. on August 26, 2010.  The hip recall by DePuy of its ASR hip implant comes after the device was marketed for approximately six years between 2003 and 2010. The defective ASR hip system has been implanted in a total of about 93, 000 patients.  This hip recall affects two products by DePuy namely, the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. This DePuy hip recall comes after years of published reports, studies and data indicating that the device was defective and failing in patients.

Johnson & Johnson, in conjunction with its DePuy Orthopedics subsidiary, recently announced that it’s recalling parts used for hip replacements. An estimated 93,000 people will be affected by the product recall.

The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System are the two products involved in the recall. The Acetabular System helps address pelvic problems, while the Resurfacing System substitutes a metal device for the ball of a hip joint. Both carry a high rate of repeat surgeries needed by people who have received the parts. 

The decision to recall the two products is based on findings from a recent study conducted in the UK. The study showed a five-year rate of revision surgery of 12 percent from the ASR Resurfacing System and about 13 percent for the ASR XL system. The double digit rates are uncommon and higher than expected.

Patients who reported problems within the first five years following surgery reported symptoms including pain, swelling and trouble walking, all of which are common after a hip replacement. These symptoms continue or come back when something may be wrong.

Recurring symptoms following hip replacement surgery may indicate more serious problems including:

  • Loosening – when an implant doesn’t stay attached to the bone in the proper position, creating high levels of friction that can lead to trouble walking, crunching, fatigue and limping. If loosening occurs, it could put too much weight on other body parts, causing damage to the femur or the other hip due to over compensation.
  • Fracture – when the bone around the implant breaks.
  • Dislocation – when the two parts of the implant that move against each other are no longer aligned. 
  •  Metallosis – when metal, or more specifically chromium and cobalt, is released into the body as a result of friction. The metal is carcinogenic and can potentially lead to cancerous tumors and muscle death.

The DePuy hip replacement products were designed to allow for more mobility and specifically marketed to younger people. Yet the smaller hip replacement parts have been compared to small tires on a car in the regard that due to their decreased size they are more susceptible to wear and tear. And with more and more young patients reporting problems, more and more revision surgeries may be needed in the future, with each successive hip replacement having a shorter life expectancy than the last.

Our team of DePuy hip implant attorneys are licensed in the states of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, and we stand ready to come to you to help. If you would like to learn more about a DePuy class action lawsuit, or a DePuy lawsuit, please contact a Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi DePuy hip implant attorney at 1-800-632-1404.

VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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    Tennessee DePuy ASR Hip Recall and Replacement Attorney Explains Metallosis

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    The DePuy hip recall of the ASR hip implant was announced by DePuy Orthopedics Inc. on August 26, 2010.  The hip recall by DePuy of its ASR hip implant comes after the device was marketed for approximately six years between 2003 and 2010. The defective ASR hip system has been implanted in a total of about 93, 000 patients.  This hip recall affects two products by DePuy namely, the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. This DePuy hip recall comes after years of published reports, studies and data indicating that the device was defective and failing in patients.

    Obviously, no one looks forward to having a hip replacement, it is usually an option of last resort, especially with the long, slow recovery time and the pain and suffering that it is involved. Toxic cobalt levels have been linked to an inflammatory condition that is linked with necrosis of surrounding tissue and eventual bone loss in the hip joint. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently launched Web information pages to address the risks and side effects associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. A serious concern with metal hip implants is metallosis. Metallosis is the result of the body reacting to a metal implant. It occurs when the rubbing of metal-on-metal components releases cobalt and chromium ions into the bloodstream. The resulting local effect is inflammation and scarring around the implant. Other side effects associated with metal-on-metal hip implants include pain in the groin, hip or leg, swelling near the hip joint and a limp or change in walking ability.

    Johnson & Johnson, in conjunction with its DePuy Orthopedics subsidiary, recently announced that it’s recalling parts used for hip replacements. An estimated 93,000 people will be affected by the product recall.

    The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System are the two products involved in the recall. The Acetabular System helps address pelvic problems, while the Resurfacing System substitutes a metal device for the ball of a hip joint. Both carry a high rate of repeat surgeries needed by people who have received the parts.

    The decision to recall the two products is based on findings from a recent study conducted in the UK. The study showed a five-year rate of revision surgery of 12 percent from the ASR Resurfacing System and about 13 percent for the ASR XL system. The double digit rates are uncommon and higher than expected.

    Patients who reported problems within the first five years following surgery reported symptoms including pain, swelling and trouble walking, all of which are common after a hip replacement. These symptoms continue or come back when something may be wrong.

    Recurring symptoms following hip replacement surgery may indicate more serious problems including:

    • Loosening – when an implant doesn’t stay attached to the bone in the proper position, creating high levels of friction that can lead to trouble walking, crunching, fatigue and limping. If loosening occurs, it could put too much weight on other body parts, causing damage to the femur or the other hip due to over compensation.
    • Fracture – when the bone around the implant breaks.
    • Dislocation – when the two parts of the implant that move against each other are no longer aligned.
    • Metallosis – when metal, or more specifically chromium and cobalt, is released into the body as a result of friction. The metal is carcinogenic and can potentially lead to cancerous tumors and muscle death.

    The DePuy hip replacement products were designed to allow for more mobility and specifically marketed to younger people. Yet the smaller hip replacement parts have been compared to small tires on a car in the regard that due to their decreased size they are more susceptible to wear and tear. And with more and more young patients reporting problems, more and more revision surgeries may be needed in the future, with each successive hip replacement having a shorter life expectancy than the last.

    Our team of DePuy hip implant attorneys are licensed in the states of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, and we stand ready to come to you to help. If you would like to learn more about a DePuy class action lawsuit, or a DePuy lawsuit, please contact a Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi DePuy hip implant attorney at 1-800-632-1404.

    VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

    Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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      DePuy Hip Implant Recall Attorney

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      FREE CONSULTATIONS FOR PERSONS IN ALL FIFTY STATES.

      DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, recently recalled two of its popular hip replacement systems – the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System – due to a higher-than-normal failure rate of the devices.  Despite the devices’ marketed success since they were approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in 2003, many patients have experienced serious side effects from the hip replacement systems. Our team of hip implant lawyers stands ready to discuss the facts of your potential case immediately – please call us for help at 1-800-632-1404.

      The recalled hip replacement systems have been used in more than 93,000 hip replacements since they were approved six years ago.  In the past two years, the FDA has received more than 300 complaints regarding the devices, including loose hip cups, hip dislocations, bone fractures, pseudotumors from metal debris, allergic reactions and permanent muscle and tissue damage. Data has shown that in the five years following implantation of the ASR Hip System, 12% of patients who received the ASR resurfacing device, and 13% of patients who received the ASR total replacement system, have required a subsequent hip revision surgery to correct the medical problems caused by the ASR system. Such failure and problem figures are, in our opinion, extremely high for the medical device industry.

      While hip replacement systems are generally expected to last up to 15 years, the DePuy implant system has been failing after just two to three years.  Many doctors believe that the cup of the DePuy ASR hip implant is too shallow, which can lead to improper implantation and other health complications, such as a condition known as metallosis which may result in the release of higher, potentially dangerous levels of chromium and cobalt ions into the body.

      DePuy is providing patients with compensation to cover “reasonable and customary costs of monitoring and treatment for services, including revision surgery if it is necessary, associated with the DePuy ASR hip recall;” however, the compensation is limited to out-of-pocket expenses, may not cover expenses incurred following hip replacement surgery and does not cover many diagnostic tests or blood tests that may be required prior to the revision surgery. The compensation offered by DePuy also does not cover the pain and suffering and related damages you or a loved one have experienced.

      If you received one of the recalled systems, you may have received information from DePuy or its parent company, Johnson & Johnson, regarding the recall.  You may wish to consult with an experienced attorney before signing any paperwork provided by DePuy Johnson & Johnson since the documents may include a waiver that could prevent you from receiving any additional compensation from DePuy or Johnson & Johnson in the event that medical complications arise in the future.

      If you or a loved one has received the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System or DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and have experienced some type of hip pain, additional hip surgery, or some type of failure with your hip replacement, you may want to contact us for a free case evaluation and consultation. Our experienced team of defective hip implant lawyers will work closely with you and see to it that you are compensated for your injuries.

      VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

      Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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        DePuy Hip Implant Defect Lawyer

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        The DePuy hip recall of the ASR hip implant was announced by DePuy Orthopedics Inc. on August 26, 2010.  The hip recall by DePuy of its ASR hip implant comes after the device was marketed for approximately six years between 2003 and 2010. The defective ASR hip system has been implanted in a total of about 93, 000 patients.  This hip recall affects two products by DePuy namely, the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. This DePuy hip recall comes after years of published reports, studies and data indicating that the device was defective and failing in patients.

        Johnson & Johnson, in conjunction with its DePuy Orthopedics subsidiary, recently announced that it’s recalling parts used for hip replacements. An estimated 93,000 people will be affected by the product recall.

        The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System are the two products involved in the recall. The Acetabular System helps address pelvic problems, while the Resurfacing System substitutes a metal device for the ball of a hip joint. Both carry a high rate of repeat surgeries needed by people who have received the parts.

        The decision to recall the two products is based on findings from a recent study conducted in the UK. The study showed a five-year rate of revision surgery of 12 percent from the ASR Resurfacing System and about 13 percent for the ASR XL system. The double digit rates are uncommon and higher than expected.

        Patients who reported problems within the first five years following surgery reported symptoms including pain, swelling and trouble walking, all of which are common after a hip replacement. These symptoms continue or come back when something may be wrong.

        Recurring symptoms following hip replacement surgery may indicate more serious problems including:

        • Loosening – when an implant doesn’t stay attached to the bone in the proper position, creating high levels of friction that can lead to trouble walking, crunching, fatigue and limping. If loosening occurs, it could put too much weight on other body parts, causing damage to the femur or the other hip due to over compensation.
        • Fracture – when the bone around the implant breaks.
        • Dislocation – when the two parts of the implant that move against each other are no longer aligned.
        • Metallosis – when metal, or more specifically chromium and cobalt, is released into the body as a result of friction. The metal is carcinogenic and can potentially lead to cancerous tumors and muscle death.

        The DePuy hip replacement products were designed to allow for more mobility and specifically marketed to younger people. Yet the smaller hip replacement parts have been compared to small tires on a car in the regard that due to their decreased size they are more susceptible to wear and tear. And with more and more young patients reporting problems, more and more revision surgeries may be needed in the future, with each successive hip replacement having a shorter life expectancy than the last.

        Our team of DePuy hip implant attorneys are licensed in the states of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, and we stand ready to come to you to help. If you would like to learn more about a DePuy class action lawsuit, or a DePuy lawsuit, please contact a Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi DePuy hip implant attorney at 1-800-632-1404.

        VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

        Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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          DePuy Hip Implant Recall Help – Call Us Today.

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          The DePuy hip recall of the ASR hip implant was announced by DePuy Orthopedics Inc. on August 26, 2010.  The hip recall by DePuy of its ASR hip implant comes after the device was marketed for approximately six years between 2003 and 2010. The defective ASR hip system has been implanted in a total of about 93, 000 patients.  This hip recall affects two products by DePuy namely, the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. This DePuy hip recall comes after years of published reports, studies and data indicating that the device was defective and failing in patients.

          Johnson & Johnson, in conjunction with its DePuy Orthopedics subsidiary, recently announced that it’s recalling parts used for hip replacements. An estimated 93,000 people will be affected by the product recall.

          The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System are the two products involved in the recall. The Acetabular System helps address pelvic problems, while the Resurfacing System substitutes a metal device for the ball of a hip joint. Both carry a high rate of repeat surgeries needed by people who have received the parts. 

          The decision to recall the two products is based on findings from a recent study conducted in the UK. The study showed a five-year rate of revision surgery of 12 percent from the ASR Resurfacing System and about 13 percent for the ASR XL system. The double digit rates are uncommon and higher than expected.

          Patients who reported problems within the first five years following surgery reported symptoms including pain, swelling and trouble walking, all of which are common after a hip replacement. These symptoms continue or come back when something may be wrong.

          Recurring symptoms following hip replacement surgery may indicate more serious problems including:

          • Loosening – when an implant doesn’t stay attached to the bone in the proper position, creating high levels of friction that can lead to trouble walking, crunching, fatigue and limping. If loosening occurs, it could put too much weight on other body parts, causing damage to the femur or the other hip due to over compensation.
          • Fracture – when the bone around the implant breaks.
          • Dislocation – when the two parts of the implant that move against each other are no longer aligned. 
          •  Metallosis – when metal, or more specifically chromium and cobalt, is released into the body as a result of friction. The metal is carcinogenic and can potentially lead to cancerous tumors and muscle death.

          The DePuy hip replacement products were designed to allow for more mobility and specifically marketed to younger people. Yet the smaller hip replacement parts have been compared to small tires on a car in the regard that due to their decreased size they are more susceptible to wear and tear. And with more and more young patients reporting problems, more and more revision surgeries may be needed in the future, with each successive hip replacement having a shorter life expectancy than the last.

          Our team of DePuy hip implant attorneys are licensed in the states of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, and we stand ready to come to you to help. If you would like to learn more about a DePuy class action lawsuit, or a DePuy lawsuit, please contact a Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi DePuy hip implant attorney at 1-800-632-1404.

          VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

          Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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            Free Case Evaluation from a Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas DePuy Hip Implant Lawyer

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            The DePuy hip recall of the ASR hip implant was announced by DePuy Orthopedics Inc. on August 26, 2010.  The hip recall by DePuy of its ASR hip implant comes after the device was marketed for approximately six years between 2003 and 2010. The defective ASR hip system has been implanted in a total of about 93, 000 patients.  This hip recall affects two products by DePuy namely, the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. This DePuy hip recall comes after years of published reports, studies and data indicating that the device was defective and failing in patients.

            Johnson & Johnson, in conjunction with its DePuy Orthopedics subsidiary, recently announced that it’s recalling parts used for hip replacements. An estimated 93,000 people will be affected by the product recall.

            The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System are the two products involved in the recall. The Acetabular System helps address pelvic problems, while the Resurfacing System substitutes a metal device for the ball of a hip joint. Both carry a high rate of repeat surgeries needed by people who have received the parts. 

            The decision to recall the two products is based on findings from a recent study conducted in the UK. The study showed a five-year rate of revision surgery of 12 percent from the ASR Resurfacing System and about 13 percent for the ASR XL system. The double digit rates are uncommon and higher than expected.

            Patients who reported problems within the first five years following surgery reported symptoms including pain, swelling and trouble walking, all of which are common after a hip replacement. These symptoms continue or come back when something may be wrong.

            Recurring symptoms following hip replacement surgery may indicate more serious problems including:

            • Loosening – when an implant doesn’t stay attached to the bone in the proper position, creating high levels of friction that can lead to trouble walking, crunching, fatigue and limping. If loosening occurs, it could put too much weight on other body parts, causing damage to the femur or the other hip due to over compensation.
            • Fracture – when the bone around the implant breaks.
            • Dislocation – when the two parts of the implant that move against each other are no longer aligned. 
            •  Metallosis – when metal, or more specifically chromium and cobalt, is released into the body as a result of friction. The metal is carcinogenic and can potentially lead to cancerous tumors and muscle death.

            The DePuy hip replacement products were designed to allow for more mobility and specifically marketed to younger people. Yet the smaller hip replacement parts have been compared to small tires on a car in the regard that due to their decreased size they are more susceptible to wear and tear. And with more and more young patients reporting problems, more and more revision surgeries may be needed in the future, with each successive hip replacement having a shorter life expectancy than the last.

            Our team of DePuy hip implant attorneys are licensed in the states of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, and we stand ready to come to you to help. If you would like to learn more about a DePuy class action lawsuit, or a DePuy lawsuit, please contact a Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi DePuy hip implant attorney at 1-800-632-1404.

            VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

            Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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              Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas DePuy Hip Implant Attorneys

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              The DePuy hip recall of the ASR hip implant was announced by DePuy Orthopedics Inc. on August 26, 2010.  The hip recall by DePuy of its ASR hip implant comes after the device was marketed for approximately six years between 2003 and 2010. The defective ASR hip system has been implanted in a total of about 93, 000 patients.  This hip recall affects two products by DePuy namely, the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. This DePuy hip recall comes after years of published reports, studies and data indicating that the device was defective and failing in patients.

              Some persons with DePuy hip implants, including those in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, have expressed interest in filing a DePuy hip implant lawsuit. Bloomberg News (12/3, Voreacos, Feeley) reported, “All pretrial proceedings in federal lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson over recalled devices used in hip-replacement surgery will be overseen by a federal judge in Ohio, a judicial panel decided.” The Ohio judge “will supervise evidence-gathering efforts in cases over the ASR XL Acetabular System, which J&J’s DePuy Orthopedics unit recalled on Aug. 26 after the implants stopped functioning properly.” J&J and DePuy said “they recalled the devices after researchers found many patients needed ‘revision surgery’ after five years because of design defects.”

              If you would like to learn more about a DePuy class action lawsuit, or a DePuy lawsuit, please contact a Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi DePuy hip implant attorney at 1-800-632-1404.

              VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

              Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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                Tennessee DePuy Hip Implant Revision Surgery Help

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                The DePuy hip recall of the ASR hip implant was announced by DePuy Orthopedics Inc. on August 26, 2010.  The hip recall by DePuy of its ASR hip implant comes after the device was marketed for approximately six years between 2003 and 2010. The defective ASR hip system has been implanted in a total of about 93, 000 patients.  This hip recall affects two products by DePuy namely, the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. This DePuy hip recall comes after years of published reports, studies and data indicating that the device was defective and failing in patients.

                The reason for this DePuy hip recall is because of the alarming number of complaints and high revision surgery rate for the device. DePuy statistics show that “approximately 12% of patients who had received the ASR resurfacing device and 13% of patients who had received the ASR total hip replacement needed to have a revision surgery.” This means that affected patients will undergo a painful and unnecessary DePuy hip revision surgery.  Patients would not be facing this problem if not for the defective DePuy hip.

                The ASR hip system has been manufactured and implanted in the United States since back in July 2003. This means that individuals that have their hips replaced on and after July 2003 should determine if they received a DePuy ASR and are affected by the DePuy ASR hip recall. You can contact your orthopedic surgeon or the hospital where the surgery took place to find out whether you received an ASR DePuy Hip. The next step is to hire your very own DePuy hip recall lawyer to help you protect your rights, and recover the compensation you deserve in a hip recall lawsuit against DePuy, the manufacturer of the device.

                If you or a loved one has received the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System or DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and have experienced some type of hip pain, additional hip surgery, or some type of failure with your hip replacement, you may want to contact us for a free case evaluation and consultation. Our experienced team of defective hip implant lawyers will work closely with you and see to it that you are compensated for your injuries.

                VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

                Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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                  Tennessee DePuy Attorney

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                  As a Tennessee medical device attorney, I am providing this latest update information involving the recent DePuy Class Action lawsuits. In fact, over the past two years, I have had the privilege of representing children and adults around the world who were implanted with what the FDA alleged to be defective and adulterated Advanced Bionics cochlear implant medical devices.

                  The DePuy Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip, is failing at high rates, even though the device was designed to last for at least 15 years. According to medical critics the failure of the ASR hip demonstrates a broken piecemeal medical implant system.

                  Medical implants can be sold without testing if a device, like an artificial hip, resembles an implant already approved. This is different from new drugs, which have go through a series of rigorous clinical trials before receiving approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

                  Until summer of 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics, stated that the A.S.R. was performing similarly toother hip devices. But doctors indicated that DePuy received repeated warnings that the implant was failing at an alarming rate.

                  Read full story here at the New York Times

                  If you or a loved one has received the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System or DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and have experienced some type of hip pain, additional hip surgery, or some type of failure with your hip replacement, you may want to contact us for a free case evaluation and consultation. Our experienced team of defective hip implant lawyers will work closely with you and see to it that you are compensated for your injuries.

                  VISIT OUR HIP IMPLANT LAWSUIT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

                  Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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                    Kentucky DePuy Hip Implant Injury Help

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                    DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, recently recalled two of its popular hip replacement systems – the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System – due to a higher-than-normal failure rate of the devices.  Despite the devices’ marketed success since they were approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in 2003, many patients have experienced serious side effects from the hip replacement systems. Our team of hip implant lawyers stands ready to discuss the facts of your potential case immediately – please call us for help at 1-800-632-1404.

                    The recalled hip replacement systems have been used in more than 93,000 hip replacements since they were approved six years ago.  In the past two years, the FDA has received more than 300 complaints regarding the devices, including loose hip cups, hip dislocations, bone fractures, pseudotumors from metal debris, allergic reactions and permanent muscle and tissue damage. Data has shown that in the five years following implantation of the ASR Hip System, 12% of patients who received the ASR resurfacing device, and 13% of patients who received the ASR total replacement system, have required a subsequent hip revision surgery to correct the medical problems caused by the ASR system. Such failure and problem figures are, in our opinion, extremely high for the medical device industry.

                    While hip replacement systems are generally expected to last up to 15 years, the DePuy implant system has been failing after just two to three years.  Many doctors believe that the cup of the DePuy ASR hip implant is too shallow, which can lead to improper implantation and other health complications, such as a condition known as metallosis which may result in the release of higher, potentially dangerous levels of chromium and cobalt ions into the body.

                    DePuy is providing patients with compensation to cover “reasonable and customary costs of monitoring and treatment for services, including revision surgery if it is necessary, associated with the DePuy ASR hip recall;” however, the compensation is limited to out-of-pocket expenses, may not cover expenses incurred following hip replacement surgery and does not cover many diagnostic tests or blood tests that may be required prior to the revision surgery. The compensation offered by DePuy also does not cover the pain and suffering and related damages you or a loved one have experienced.

                    If you received one of the recalled systems, you may have received information from DePuy or its parent company, Johnson & Johnson, regarding the recall.  You may wish to consult with an experienced attorney before signing any paperwork provided by DePuy Johnson & Johnson since the documents may include a waiver that could prevent you from receiving any additional compensation from DePuy or Johnson & Johnson in the event that medical complications arise in the future.

                    If you or a loved one has received the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System or DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System and have experienced some type of hip pain, additional hip surgery, or some type of failure with your hip replacement, you may want to contact us for a free case evaluation and consultation. Our experienced team of defective hip implant lawyers will work closely with you and see to it that you are compensated for your injuries.

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                    Ed Wallis is an attorney currently representing clients who have taken several prescription drugs and claim injuries associated with those drugs, including Wellbutrin, Paxil, Avandia, Accutane and Reglan. He also represents clients across the globe pertaining to medical device failures, including the Advanced Bionics HiRes90k cochlear implant and the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh – sling and the DePuy hip implant. In fact, Mr. Wallis serves as counsel to persons around the world for defective medical devices and drugs.

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