DePuy replacement hip implants

Thousands of DePuy replacement hip implants are defective

Many of the 93,000 DePuy replacement hip implants sold worldwide have failed, according to manufacturer DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., a unit of Johnson & Johnson. The components can come loose and damage bone around the implant. Metal fragments have been detected in the bloodstreams of some patients, putting people at risk of metallosis.

In August 2010, DePuy announced a recall of two hip replacement devices:

  • DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Hip System (a total hip replacement system)
  • DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System (a partial hip replacement designed to preserve more bone)

The DePuy replacement hip implant recall is another example of a big company putting profits before the safety and well-being of people who depend on the products to maintain a decent quality of life. Did you or a loved one receive a hip implant after July 2003? If yes, you may be entitled to compensation. Call or email Mike Slocumb Law Firm for a free consultation.

The risks of DePuy replacement hip implants

If you are using a DePuy hip implant, you may need to undergo a second surgery. In announcing the DePuy hip implant recall, DePuy said more testing and monitoring may be necessary. DePuy announced that one in eight patients who received either of the DePuy hip products needed to have a revision surgery, or second surgery, within five years.

If you had hip surgery after July 2003, contact your surgeon for an evaluation, even if you’re not sure whether you were implanted with a DePuy product.

The following are some symptoms that may indicate that you have a defective or malfunctioning hip replacement product:

  • Fractures
  • Loosening of the implant
  • Pain
  • Walking problems

DePuy has posted information about its voluntary product recall on the company website. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also has been alerted about the recall.

DePuy may contact you about their hip replacement devices and offer a settlement. We strongly advise you not to sign anything before speaking with an experienced attorney. DePuy may not have your best interests in mind. You may be giving up your right to pursue full compensation!

An attorney at Mike Slocumb Law Firm is prepared to stand by DePuy replacement hip implant clients throughout the entire process. Our firm is ready to look closely at the details of your case and tell you about your legal options, which may include pursuing a DePuy replacement hip implant recall lawsuit.

Contact a DePuy replacement hip implant lawyer

Contact Mike Slocumb Law Firm for a free case evaluation. A DePuy replacement hip implant lawyer is ready to discuss your legal options. Serving communities throughout Alabama, Georgia and Washington, D.C., our firm aggressively fights for clients harmed by any kind of defective medical devices.