DePuy Hip Replacement Recall - Class Action Lawsuit
DePuy Recall: Legal Information
DePuy, the largest manufacturer of replacement hips in the world, recalled a model of surface replacement devices known as A.S.R. (Articular Surface Replacement). On the company’s website, they estimate that 1 in 8 recipients of these hip implants will require a revision surgery to correct the adverse effects of these malfunctioning prosthetics.
Starting in July 2003, DePuy switched to manufacturing the ASR hip implant (therefore, any hip replacements received before this date are not affected by the DePuy recall). The new ASR was intended to last longer than other hip replacement models, and the company’s test results seemed to have substantiated this claim.
Unfortunately, an element of this recalled DePuy hip replacement was never approved by the FDA, yet was, through a few loopholes in the system, put on the market anyway. Users of the DePuy ASR may experience chronic pain and muscle damage well before the replacement is due to wear out. In many cases, patients have to go through another intensive hip surgery, and, in some cases, they have suffered permanent bodily damage.
When it malfunctions, the recalled DePuy ASR leaves metallic debris in patients’ systems. This can lead to metal poisoning (metallosis) on top of the likelihood of extreme pain and discomfort.
A defective hip replacement device can cost a person a lot in medical bills and lost wages, not to mention the pain and suffering one endures. If you or a loved one is experiencing problems with your hip replacement, contact your doctor right away, and then speak with an experienced DePuy recall attorney.