In August 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics issued a recall of two hip replacement systems: ASR XL Acetabular and ASR Hip Resurfacing system. DePuy issued the recall after hundreds of patients reported major problems with the hip implant systems. Patients were experiencing audible clicking sounds, chronic hip pain, muscle and tissue damage, bone fractures, psuedotumors and metal poisoning caused by shaved metal hip components. Many patients also reported the need for an additional “revision” surgery to correct a defective hip implant. According to orthopaedic experts, DePuy hip implant failure rates are almost twice the industry average.
Signs Your Hip Implant is Failing
If you have a recalled DePuy hip replacement system and have experienced joint inflammation, difficulty walking, or chronic hip and leg pain, seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you are not experiencing any symptoms of hip failure, but do have a recalled hip implant, the Food and Drug Administration is also advising patients to make a follow-up appointment with their doctor. Your doctor will be able to determine if your hip implant is failing and if so, how it should be treated to prevent permanent damage.
Types of Compensation
If your DePuy hip implant has caused you pain, resulted in metal poisoning or required an additional surgery, you may be able to collect compensation for damages associated with the defective hip implant. Medical device companies like DePuy have a duty to manufacture safe products, but unfortunately, many companies choose profits over safety. As a result of DePuy’s failure to manufacture a safe product, they have endangered the lives of thousands of patients and should be made to pay for the harm they have caused. Patients with a recalled DePuy hip implant may be able to obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages due to missed time at work, and pain and suffering.
Getting Legal Help
When filing a personal injury claim against a large company like DePuy, it is highly recommended that victims get the help of an experienced hip replacement failure lawyer. Large companies often employ a team of attorneys to help defend their product in an effort to prevent paying victims compensation for hip implant failure damages. Retaining the services of a professional and competent hip implant recall attorney can ensure victims are not taken advantage of during what is for many, a stressful and vulnerable time. Call a reputable defective DePuy hip implant metal toxicity lawyer today to schedule a free case consultation.
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