Defective Medical Device Attorney - Depuy ASR Hip Implant Lawyer
On August 24, 2010, DePuy Orthopedics, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary announced the recall of the:
- ASR™ XL Acetabular System
- DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System.
Hip Problem - The Main Symptom Is Pain
The recall was initiated following a study which showed that many patients receiving the hip implants suffered from severe pain, stiffness and swelling, followed by popping and grinding sensations, which interfered with their ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time.
These symptoms worsened over time resulting in severe disability often requiring a second hip replacement surgery, called revision surgery.
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What Is Metalosis? Metal Poisoning
The very metal implanted in our bodies can actually start to grow out of control. Such metal includes artifical hips, steel rods, braces, or surgical screws, doctors and surgeons have used implanted metal, to help mend and repair our broken bodies.
As the bone, muscle and tissue start to recede, it is replaced by this growing metal. The result is a grotesquely disfigured, part human, part mechanical form. This medical condition is referred to as Metalosis Maligna.
ASR™ XL Acetabular System Recall
The DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System a hip implant recently recalled due
to a failure that was discovered several years back.
DePuy Orthopaedics
first issued the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular System back in July, 2003, but
has recalled the hip implant devices after a high failure rate became
evident.
DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System RecallAccording to DePuy, more than 90,000 patients worldwide had one of these two products implanted data recently received by the company shows that more people than expected who received the ASR Hip System experienced pain and other symptoms.
If you received a hip replacement between the years of 2003 and 2010, you may have received one of these defective hip replacement devices.
Contact one of our product recall injury attorneys if you are experiencing any of the following any one of the following symptoms:
- Discomfort in your hip. (this can happen if the cup of the hip implant loosens).
- A clicking or crunching sound coming from the hip
- Pain and swelling in the hip, groin, leg or lower back
- Difficulty walking
If you or a loved one underwent a DePuy ASR hip replacement and are now suffering painful symptoms should talk to an attorney immediately. Understand their legal rights! Call our law firm for a free consultation.