DePuy Hip Implant Product Recall Lawyers

On August 26, 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, issued a voluntary recall of two of their hip replacement systems, the ASR™ XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System.  Studies found that many patients who received these DePuy hip implants suffer from symptoms including pain, swelling and difficulty walking, and have to undergo a revision surgery to correct painful issues with the implants.

The Problems with DePuy Hip Implants

These symptoms are caused by design flaws in the hip implant systems.  When the implant becomes loosened from the bone, pain can occur.  Symptoms may also arise when the implant becomes dislocated or fractured.  Ball and socket components in the implant rub against each other and can be damaged over time.  When this occurs, metal particles are released and some patients may suffer a reaction to the particles, causing fluid build-up around muscles and joints.  This accumulation can lead to swelling, pain, and may damages nerves, muscles, joints and bones in the area of the hip implant.

According to the DePuy Orthopaedics website, one in eight patients who received the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System or the ASR™ XL Acetabular System, a total hip replacement, needed a second surgery.  Consumers in the U.S. should note that the Hip Resurfacing System was not approved in the United States, however the ASR™ XL Acetabular System was available everywhere. 

DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits

Product liability lawsuits can be brought against medical device manufacturers such as DePuy Orthopaedics for their negligence in designing a defective product. If you or a loved one received a DePuy ASR System hip implant and underwent further surgery, or if other injuries or medical complications arose, you may be able to seek compensation for pain, suffering, lost wages and medical expenses.  Contact an experienced products liability lawyer at Levin & Perconti at 877-374-1417 to discuss your legal options or complete our online contact form and an attorney will call you back shortly.

All consultations are completely free and confidential and you will never pay a fee unless we successfully resolve your case.

Chicago injury attorney Steve Levin was recently interviewed by Lawyers & Settlement for an article on DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits.  Follow the link below to access the full article:
Lawyers & Settlements December 2, 2010